Publication at Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen, First Faculty of Medicine |
2018
Abstract
Most patients with stable mental illness do not present an increased risk of aggressive behavior, however, they are frequently victims of violent acts and stigmatization. The aggression predominantly occurs in patients with psychotic disorder, bipolar affective disorder or in patients with organic brain damage.
Almost every healthcare worker meets patients with aggressive behavior and under these conditions, it is always necessary tokeep in mind that the safety of the health care professional is essential. In this article, we summarize deescalation and pharmacotherapy of violent behavior.