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Guest Post: Bullying in Medicine
Written by Christopher Chew
Monash University
Today, the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS), the peak representative organization for the surgical profession in Australia, released the results of the Expert Advisory Group convened to investigate allegations of bullying, harassment, and sexual assault earlier this year.
Shockingly, of nearly half its members who responded to a survey, including trainees and full members (fellows), a full 49 percent reported that they had been subjected to bullying, discrimination, or sexual harassment. The burden fell disproportionately on junior, female, and minority surgeons, with senior surgeons and consultants being reported as the main source of these issues. Continue reading →
Posted in Chris Chew's posts, Health, Invited Guest posts, Medical ethics | Tagged bullying, ethics, human rights
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