title: Visitors' violence: the serious effects of aggression on nurses and others.
abstract: Nurses are well aware of the potential threat of violence from patients, but attacks by visitors are now increasingly common. This article suggests this form of violence is often overlooked, but has long-term negative effects on staff morale.
authors: St Ann's Hospital, North London.
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authors: Nabb
mesh_terms: D004739:England; D006801:Humans; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000523:psychology*; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000517:prevention & control*; D016134:Organizational Policy; D014754:Violence / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000523:psychology; D014789:Visitors to Patients