Should Hospitals Have Their Own Police Forces?

Send us a textViolent attacks against healthcare workers are rising, leading some hospitals to launch their own police forces. Enhanced security and faster response times sound great. But what about patient rights, potential abuses, and the financial burden at a time when hospital finances are strained? In this episode of CareTalk, John and David examine the rise of hospital police forces and debate whether or not they are a good idea.TOPICS(1:01) Why is there a debate about hospitals having ...

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