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
Related resources
STEPS Forward program
AMA's STEPS Forward program offers strategies to address physician burnout, engage leadership and develop a supportive culture.
View resource STEPS Forward programCaring for healthcare: A toolkit for psychological health and safety in healthcare workplaces
This toolkit shares stories and tools of health care organizations that implemented the standard on workplace psychological health and safety.
View resource Caring for healthcare: A toolkit for psychological health and safety in healthcare workplacesNHS London Leadership Academy
The NHS London Leadership Academy website offers training and resources to health care leaders on several important topics.
View resource NHS London Leadership AcademyGuide to Physician Safety During the Pandemic
This guide suggests steps physicians can take to minimize pandemic and vaccine-related intimidation and disrespect.
View resource Guide to Physician Safety During the PandemicCulture of bullying in medicine starts at the top
This article looks at how bullying in medicine begins at the leadership level.
View resource Culture of bullying in medicine starts at the topThe weight of administrative burden on Canadian physicians
Dr. Kathleen Ross and Dr. Scott Elliott discuss physician administrative burden findings from the 2021 National Physician Health Survey conducted by the Canadian Medical Association.
View resource The weight of administrative burden on Canadian physiciansAre you in distress? Get help now.
Call 911 or access physician health and wellness supports.
Are you in distress? Get help now.