Violence and abuse against NHS staff at record low

摘要

Levels of physical violence, bullying and harassment are now lower than they have ever been, according to the 2009 NHS staff survey, but too many staff go into work when sick.rnThe survey results, published on 17 March by the Care Quality Commission, reveal that fewer staff reported that they had experienced bullying, harassment or abuse from patients, or their relatives - down from 26 per cent in 2007 to 21 per cent in 2009.rnAround one in six (17 per cent) had experienced bullying, harassment, or abuse from either their line manager, or colleagues -down from 18 per cent in 2007 and 2008.