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Alcohol affected patients are wreaking havoc on emergency departments, a recent Trans-Tasman study finds.
Almost every staff member who took part in the survey has been abused by a drunk patient.
97% experienced verbal aggression, while 92% experienced physical aggression.
Christchurch Hospital ED specialist and co-author of the study talks to Ryan Bridge about the staggering reports, if the situation is getting worse, and how severely the statistics are affecting entry into the industry.
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