Analysis of the current situation
According to recent data from the Official College of Physicians of Tarragona (COMT), the aggressions against doctors have experienced a significant fall of 22% compared to the previous year. However, the reality is that this problem persists alarmingly. In the last year, a total of 167 assaulted professionals were registered in the Camp de Tarragona and Terres de l’Ebre, a significant decrease that, in spite of everything, does not relieve concerns about security in the sector.
Revealing data about victims
The study reveals that 69% of victims of aggression were female doctors, a percentage that has decreased slightly compared to 2023. Statistics show that the most affected areas are primary care, with 109 incidents, and emergencies, with 39. Verbal aggressions are still the most common, with 79 cases of insults and 84 threats, which indicate a troubled tendency. Behavior of patients.
Type of aggression and consequences
The reasons for aggression are often related to disagreements on medical care and service conditions, including waiting times or operating problems in health centers. Of 167 incidents, only 6 have been formally reported to the Mossos d’Esquadra, which emphasizes the reluctance to report that it is lived in the sector. In addition, while 7 cases caused minor physical injuries, 73 professionals have reported psychological damage, an aspect that deserves special attention.
Initiatives to combat the problem
In the face of this situation, the Comt has launched a new online platform to facilitate the complaint of aggression, which has already received 130 visits. Facultyrs suffering from aggression can fill out an incident form, and the College’s legal services are ready to help formalize complaints or intervene in court proceedings.
The importance of notifying
Comt officials have warned that the lack of complaints can hinder the ability to respond to this problem. This infradenunciation, especially in cases of insults or lack of respect, is often due to the normalization of these behaviors by doctors, who end up accepting them as an inherent part of their profession.
Final reflections
The decrease in the number of aggression is a positive step, but it cannot hide the wounds that these situations leave in health professionals. It is essential that both patients and health services work together to eradicate this problem and guarantee a safer and respectful work environment for all.