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Member 248325 · 04-11-2012, 10:57 AM

I am kind of interested in psych but the danger aspect kind of scares me. I find it interesting, but I definitely wouldn't be able to physically hold my own against a crazed patient!

How do psychiatrists protect themselves from stuff like this?

04-11-2012, 10:57 AM	#10
Member 248325 1K Member Status: Medical Student Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,046	I am kind of interested in psych but the danger aspect kind of scares me. I find it interesting, but I definitely wouldn't be able to physically hold my own against a crazed patient! How do psychiatrists protect themselves from stuff like this?