It is not uncommon for health professionals to be exposed to threats and violence today. Jan-Olof Svärd, who is a senior physician at Värnamo Hospital, sees the risks of having to carry a name plate, and has therefore previously suggested that it should be voluntary to reduce the risks.
According to the Jönköping County region, there are a handful of incidents relating to threats and violence against medical personnel.
Hear Magnus Cernerud, chief of operations at the emergency clinic at Värnamo Hospital say why he doesn't feel the same, in the clip above.