Violent patients cause trouble for family doctors all over Brighton and Hove. Some GPs have been physically attacked.
It is totally unacceptable doctors, who are there to give help and guidance, should be the victims of abuse and assaults.
The rising levels of violence are one factor in the departure of many GPs from the profession well before retirement age.
Now Brighton and Hove City Primary Care Trust is considering starting a scheme to help deal with the problem.
Doctors and nurses may soon be able to know whether patients have a record of aggression because a note will be made on their records.
If a patient has been violent in hospital, his GP and social workers will soon know.
It is a sensible precaution that will help to protect not only doctors but also other health professionals.
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