What the source explains
The statement treats violence as multidimensional and describes its effects on health, families and social life. It recognises interpersonal violence within healthcare facilities, including mistreatment of patients and staff. It also notes challenges such as weak reporting, insufficient prevention investment and poor support for victims. This wider view helps a campaign defend doctors while remaining committed to the dignity and safety of everyone in the hospital.
Using this reading in your hospital
Give the campaign a specific civic request: seek help through the complaints process, allow emergency access and reject threats against any worker. Avoid slogans that blame an entire community or suggest that raising a legitimate complaint is itself an attack.
A question for your team
Does your public message clearly oppose violence while keeping a respectful route open for genuine concerns?
Original source
- 2019 revised statement · Violence and health ↗World Medical Association · Source checked 2026-09-10
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