How to assess and manage the aggressive patient

Joseph El-Khoury; Gautam Gulati

doi:10.1016/j.mpfou.2008.02.006

How to assess and manage the aggressive patient

Joseph El-Khoury, Gautam Gulati

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Abstract

The newly qualified doctor is often at the frontline of acute medical services and is therefore likely to be called to situations where a patient is aggressive. This article discusses the systematic assessment of such situations, including an assessment of aetiology and risk assessment. Management issues are outlined with reference to available strategies. Relevent foundation competences are highlighted.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	69-72
Number of pages	4
Journal	Foundation Years
Volume	4
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mpfou.2008.02.006
Publication status	Published - Apr 2008
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

aggression
mental disorder
risk assessment
training
violence

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