Violence and abuse faced by junior physicians in the emergency department from patients and their caretakers: a nationwide study from Pakistan.

Background: Across the globe, physicians in the emergency department (ED) are subject to violence by patients and visitors. This has been shown to have negative effects on patient care and physician performance.

Study Objectives: This study was conducted to determine the magnitude of the problem in a developing country, to examine the effects of ED violence on physician satisfaction and performance, and to identify underlying etiologies and potential solutions.