Dealing with violence and challenging patients

Mike Devlin MDU head of professional standards and liaison
ByDr Michael Devlin
Published01 November 2021
Dr Michael Devlin explores the facts and figures behind the sad reality of healthcare workers facing violence in the course of their job.
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The chances are, if you are reading this article, you will be lucky if you have never experienced violence in the workplace.

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Dr Michael Devlin
Head of professional standards and liaison

Michael was an MDU medico-legal adviser for 15 years, latterly as head of medico-legal services, before taking up the new role of head of professional standards and liaison. He sat on the FFLM's academic committee and was previously treasurer, and an examiner for the MFFLM. He has published widely on medico-legal matters, and has significant experience in teaching and assessing knowledge in medico-legal subjects.

Dealing with violence and challenging patients