“I suffered threats, several threats. I was a victim of violence, a lot of verbal violence.” Doctors' Association head speaks about assaults in the SNS

The head of the Order of Doctors states that physical and verbal violence against healthcare workers in the National Health Service (SNS) is increasing year over year, though many incidents go unreported. The organization is calling for stricter punitive legislation and preventive measures, such as identifying repeat offenders within healthcare institutions to protect staff.