Escalating Workplace Violence Rocks Hospitals
(WorldNews Health)

Across the country, many doctors, nurses and other health care workers have remained silent about what is being called an epidemic of violence against them. The violent outbursts come from patients and patients´ families. And for years, it has been considered part of the job. When you visit the Cleveland Clinic emergency department - whether as a patient, family member or friend - a large sign directs you toward a metal detector. An officer inspects all bags and then instructs you to walk through the metal detector. In some cases, a metal wand is used - even on patients who come in on stretchers. Cleveland Clinic officials say they confiscate thousands of weapons like knives, pepper spray...