Doctors dissect medicine’s bullying problem
September 11, 2017 CMAJ
In this article from the CMAJ, physicians weigh in on the issue of bullying in medicine, the systemic nature of the issue and how institutions can take action.
Topics
Conflict management and prevention Leadership and professional development
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