Violence Against Portuguese Health Workers Increases

Portugal recorded nearly 3,500 cases of aggression against healthcare professionals last year, according to data from the Direção Geral da Saúde. The report also mentioned an additional 800 cases of a different nature. Nurses have been identified as the primary professional group facing violence within the National Health Service (SNS). Thiago Oliva announced that nurses represent the highest number of complaints regarding workplace violence. The report suggests this trend is linked to nurses being the first responders within the health system. Medical professionals and nurses in Portugal are reporting a concerning increase in violence within the national health service. The situation is described as worrying due to rising waiting times and increased aggression toward caregivers.