Abstract
The problem of violence directed toward general practitioners and their practice staff is acknowledged worldwide. In Australia, the tragic 2006 murder of a Melbourne GP while practising in her surgery highlighted the seriousness of the issue.
MeSH terms
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General Practice / organization & administration*
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Humans
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New South Wales / epidemiology
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Occupational Exposure / adverse effects*
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Physician-Patient Relations*
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Physicians, Family / psychology*
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Prevalence
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Violence / prevention & control
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Violence / statistics & numerical data*