title: Violence in the workplace.
abstract: The challenge for health authorities is to implement effective preventive strategies and a zero-tolerance policy.
authors.forename: Claire
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Mayhew
authors.forename: Duncan
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Chappell
mesh_terms: D001315:Australia; D006282:Health Personnel / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006801:Humans; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D016272:Occupational Health; D015279:Organizational Culture; D011369:Professional-Patient Relations; D012307:Risk Factors; D014754:Violence / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data