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Published Online: 1986, pp. 497–642

Serious Assaults by Outpatients or Former Patients

William H. Reid, M.D., M.P.H., and Jasbir S. Kang, M.B., B.S.Authors Info & Affiliations

Publication: American Journal of Psychotherapy

Volume 40, Number 4

https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1986.40.4.594

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Psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, and family practitioners very rarely receive serious injuries from assaults by their outpatients or former patients. The rate of significant assault is comparable to that for nonpatent assault (e.g., mugging). No relationship between clinical experience and being an assault victim could be established.

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American Journal of Psychotherapy

Volume 40 • Number 4 • 1986, pp. 497–642

Pages: 594 - 600

PubMed: 3812827

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Published in print: 1986, pp. 497–642

Published online: 30 April 2018

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William H. Reid, M.D., M.P.H.^*

San Antonio, TX

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Jasbir S. Kang, M.B., B.S.^†

Omaha, NE

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Medical Director, Colonial Hills Hospital, 4330 Vance Jackson Road, San Antonio, TX 78230.

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Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE.

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Serious Assaults by Outpatients or Former Patients

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