Surge in physician violence in Nepal

In the study by Adhikari and colleagues, researchers found the prevalence of workplace violence to be 62,9% among Nepal Medical Council certified physicians working in Nepal—a substantially high rate compared with data worldwide. The violent activities include but are not limited to, telephonic threats, intimidation, verbal abuse, physical but non-injurious assault, physical assault causing simple or grievous injury, murder, vandalism, and arson. The consequences of violence lead to psychological issues, such as depression, insomnia, post-traumatic stress, fear, and anxiety, leading to absenteeism.

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