Sound Mind: conversations about physician wellness and medical culture

Code white: Protecting ED docs from workplace violence


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“Code White” is a term used in many health care settings to alert workers to a real or perceived threat of violence. Unfortunately, they are being called more frequently, especially in emergency departments. The reality is that health care workers face four times as great a rate of workplace violence than other professions. In emergency departments, more than 50% of nurses will be sexually harassed or assaulted this year. More than half are physically or verbally abused in any given week...
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Sound Mind: conversations about physician wellness and medical cultureBy The Canadian Medical Association