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Short-staffed and attacked by patients: who safeguards nurses?

Nursing staff are facing rising levels of abuse from patients as NHS waiting lists soar, but if management keeps turning a blind eye, they will vote with their feet
Posted 27 April 2022 - 01:00
 
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