title: Gang culture from the streets to the emergency department.
abstract: Gangs, gang activity, and the results of such activities, can have a special impact on hospitals, their employees, and others in the hospital community. In this article, the authors spell out in detail the extent of the gang culture to assist hospital professionals in understanding its many ramifications and guide them in taking actions to reduce the impact of gangs on hospital operations.
authors.affiliation: Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.
authors.forename: Bonnie
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Michelman
authors.forename: George
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Patak
mesh_terms: D003415:Crime; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D012637:Security Measures / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012933:Social Identification; D014481:United States; D014754:Violence