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. 2015 Nov:23 Suppl 1:S5-9.
doi: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2015.09.017. Epub 2015 Sep 12.

Undermining and bullying in surgical training: A review and recommendations by the Association of Surgeons in Training

J R L Wild  1 , H J M Ferguson  1 , F D McDermott  1 , S T Hornby  1 , V J Gokani  2 ; Council of the Association of Surgeons in Training
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Undermining and bullying in surgical training: A review and recommendations by the Association of Surgeons in Training

J R L Wild et al. Int J Surg. 2015 Nov.
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Abstract

The 2012 General Medical Council National Trainees' Survey found that 13% of UK trainees had experienced undermining or bullying in the workplace. The Association of Surgeons in Training subsequently released a position statement raising concerns stemming from these findings, including potential compromise to patient safety. This article considers the impact of such behaviour on the NHS, and makes recommendations for creating a positive learning environment within the NHS at national, organisational, and local levels. The paper also discusses the nature of issues within the UK, and pathways through which trainees can seek help.

Keywords: Undermining bullying surgical training workplace.

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