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We must do better, and it starts with identifying the opportunities that present themselves to us on a daily basis. We owe it to ourselves, our patients, and our colleagues to create a safe and supportive work environment first, so we can give our vulnerable patients our very best. A recent Association of American Medical Colleges article suggested that “physicians have a vital role in combating gun violence, which is a major public health issue in the United States.”5 It is time for us to address workplace violence in emergency medicine. We must work together to create a culture of safety and support, where everyone feels comfortable asking for help when they need it. This starts with a safe workplace. Just as the barista who served you your coffee this morning is entitled to a safe workplace, so are we.
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ACEP Now: Vol 43 – No 01 – January 2024Many thanks for additional contributions made in the formulation of this article by Gus M. Garmel, MD, FACEP, FAAEM, and Moises Gallegos, MD, MPH.
Dr. Taylor is a proud father, USAF veteran and graduate of the University of Nevada School of Medicine. Currently, he is a PGY-3 Stanford Emergency Medicine Resident.
References
- McGuire S, Finley J, Gazley B, et al. 18 Workplace violence reporting behaviors in emergency departments across a healthcare system. Ann Emerg Med, 2021;78(4):S8.
- Richtel, M. Emergency room visits have risen sharply for young people in mental distress, study finds. New York Times website. Published May 1, 2023. Accessed December 11, 2023.
- Rodriguez RM, Montoy JCCM, Hoth KF, et al. Symptoms of anxiety, burnout, and PTSD and the mitigation effect of serologic testing in emergency department personnel during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ann Emerg Med. 2021;78(1):35-43.
- Kielman R, Mercer R. Stabbed. Kicked. Spit on. Violence in American hospitals is out of control. New York Times website. Published October 24, 2023. Accessed December 11, 2023.
- Weiner S. Physicians can — and must — help prevent gun deaths, trauma surgeons insist. AAMC News website. Published November 4, 2023. Accessed December 11, 2023.
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