“…sexual or physical abuse), nurses can seek to distance themselves (and their profession) from these acts. Embracing a wide definition of abuse should force nurses to reflect on their overall practice in terms of behaviour that may be seen as abusive (Stephen 1999).…”
There needs to be a consistent approach to abuse and nurses need to have appropriate training in which to gain confidence in their role in preventing, identifying and responding to abuse of patients or clients.
“…sexual or physical abuse), nurses can seek to distance themselves (and their profession) from these acts. Embracing a wide definition of abuse should force nurses to reflect on their overall practice in terms of behaviour that may be seen as abusive (Stephen 1999).…”
There needs to be a consistent approach to abuse and nurses need to have appropriate training in which to gain confidence in their role in preventing, identifying and responding to abuse of patients or clients.
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