„Ein Wahnsinn“: 20.000 Vorfälle von Gewalt und Aggression in irischen Krankenhäusern
https://www.thejournal.ie/investigates-incidents-of-aggression-and-violence-in-hospitals-6999235-Apr2026/
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„Ein Wahnsinn“: 20.000 Vorfälle von Gewalt und Aggression in irischen Krankenhäusern
https://www.thejournal.ie/investigates-incidents-of-aggression-and-violence-in-hospitals-6999235-Apr2026/
Von PoppedCork
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The Journal’s investigation shows just how serious the situation in Irish hospitals has become, with nearly 20,000 incidents of aggression or violence in just three years and the Mercy Hospital case, where 88 year‑old Matthew Healy was killed by another patient, is the starkest reminder of what’s at stake.
Imagine having to wear a stab vest to work. WTF! Who’d ever want to work in that environment as a degree graduate who went to university.
Great. I’m going in for surgery soon, possibly as soon as next week. Though it is St. Vincent’s in south Dublin, and they get a better class of patient. 😉
But seriously, the idea that hospitals even need security guards is sad. If anywhere is supposed to be a safe space, that’s an example.
It would be great if management didn’t blame you every time a patient/family member was being verbally abusive or threatening to be physical. Would also be great if they truly adopted a zero tolerance policy.
Not surprised. Anyone who has had to go to a hospital’s emergency department in this country has seen this. Full of homeless or otherwise troubled people, often off their socks on drink or drugs. Feels like the staff have to act more as bouncers or security than healthcare professionals. Wouldn’t wish it on anyone, would be incredibly tough to deal with every night.
Then you add in the „regular“ people and their families who are in pain, stressed, tired and dealing with absurd wait times. Pressure cooker.