A patient badly injured a nurse at the CHUL hospital in Canada. Following recent assaults on healthcare workers, a third victim chose to stay inside the psychiatric emergency department to protect her safety.

A nursing association highlights a rising number of violence against their members. A union stated that the beating of the nurse at the CHUL hospital is part of a broader problem. Journal de Québec, Noovo Info, and TVA Nouvelles reported details concerning the violent incident and the victim's decision to remain in psychiatric emergency.