Social Worker’s Role in Preventing Violence and Aggression in Emergency Department

Abstract

The emergency department has a unique role, standing both as the entry point into the health care system for many patients and as the health care provider of last resort. The emergency department serves as, where people go for treatment of an acute injury regardless of their background. As the people approach this particular department regardless of their background there is more chance for the occurrence of violence. Patient might not be known to the care provider, case might not be registered, uncompleted admission procedure, severe  injuries or inconsistency in mind