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Emergency Department Violence Stories

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Violent after seven days boarding

My colleagues are regularly assaulted. One of our ED technicians had their arm broken when a patient became aggressive after seven days of boarding in the ED.

- An emergency physician from Michigan 

Reporting does not change anything

The threats are almost daily.

Too violent for jail

One of my patients was brought in by police and needed to be restrained on arrival.

Completely swept under the rug

Our security team is excellent but even with 5-10 security guards present, patients can say or do wh...

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