The International journal of social psychiatry
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Int J Soc Psychiatry · Jul 2008
Stalking behaviour by patients towards psychiatrists in a large mental health organization.
Mental health professionals are at greater risk than the general population of being stalked, particularly by patients. ⋯ Stalking by patients towards psychiatrists is common and represents an important occupational risk. Formal training programmes and policy development within healthcare organizations may help manage risk.