Cross-sectional study on patient-physician aggression in Belgium: physician characteristics and aggression types

Objectives The aim of this Belgian research study was to describe the characteristics of physicians who are at increased risk for patient-physician aggression. Second, aggression subtypes were described and data were provided on the prevalence of patient-physician aggression in Belgium. Design Cross-sectional survey. Setting Primary and secondary care inside and outside hospitals. Participants Any physician who had worked in Belgium for the preceding 12 months was eligible to participate (n=34 648). Main outcome measures An online, original questionnaire was used to obtain physician characteri... Mehr ...