There are good global practices that have reduced the prevalence of bullying in healthcare organisations. The interventions could be adapted for local use for the Health Ministry. — AP
The report on bullying of junior doctors in July 2018 embarrassed at best, and at worst, shamed the medical profession.
In a study of 535 doctors, 79.63% experienced bullying that was severe enough to cause symptoms in 71% of respondents. Of those bullied, 16.9% felt suicidal at some point.
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