Physicians Need Training on Handling Stalkers
June 28, 2011|Hospitalist News (Archived)
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Major Finding: A total of 15% of Toronto physicians who responded to a survey said they had been stalked by patients, with the highest rates of stalking reported by psychiatrists (26%), ob.gyns. (16%), and surgeons (16%).
Data Source: Mailed questionnaire completed by 1,191 physicians, 177 of whom said they had been stalked (15%).
Disclosures: Dr. Robinson said she has no relevant conflicts of interest.
FROM THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN PSYCHIATRIC ASSOCIATION
Dr. Robinson said she has no relevant conflicts of interest.
