Read more about Beth’s story and why she is advocating for change not only for herself but for all her colleagues who face hostility, verbal aggression, threats, and even physical violence every day.

This is where presumptive legislation for healthcare providers becomes crucial. Such legislation would acknowledge the risks we encounter not only in the emergency room but across the healthcare field. It would ensure that healthcare workers injured on the job receive the necessary psychological support for this complex and challenging work. We should not have to prove that our injuries are work-related; the nature of our jobs should warrant recognition.