Abstract

Violence is a major public health issue that continues to grow both worldwide and in our country. Although violence is something we face in every area of life, it is very common in the healthcare field as well. Violence in healthcare, which has become a constant and hot topic lately, seriously affects the physical and mental health of doctors and all healthcare workers. This situation also significantly impacts the quality of healthcare services. The World Health Organization (WHO) considers this issue not just a problem for doctors and healthcare staff, but an urgent health crisis that directly affects the well-being of the entire society. Violence in healthcare has become a massive problem in other countries, just like it is in ours. It is clear that violence in the health sector has increased in our country, especially in recent years, appearing frequently in the media and leading to many legal disputes. Even though these cases have gone to court, it has been observed that the deterrent factor is not at a sufficient level. In this study, the types of violence in healthcare, the current and newly made legal regulations in our country, the rights of healthcare workers against violence, how a victim of violence should manage the process, and suggestions for solving violence are discussed.

Key words: Violence, violence in healthcare, healthcare personnel