Culture of bullying in medicine starts at the top
December 10, 2018 CMAJ
In Canada, more than three-quarters of medical residents surveyed said they had experienced some form of harassment or intimidation in the preceding year. This article from the CMAJ looks at how bullying in medicine begins at the leadership level.
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Conflict management and prevention Leadership and professional development
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