Bullying in schools: doctors' responsibilities

Staff Bullying in Catholic Schools

This article reports the findings of research into staff bullying in the Catholic schools of a large metropolitan area in Australia. A summary of the responses from over two hundred staff members to a survey instrument containing both closed-format and open-ended components is presented. It was found that a large percentage of teachers (97.5%) perceive they are or have been bullied. Specific ex...

Responsibilities of doctors in management and governance.

11. If, while serving as a board member, you believe that a decision made by the Board will put patients at risk of serious harm, you must make your objections known. You must adhere to internal procedures for reporting information about serious wrongdoing. If this does not result in a satisfactory outcome within reasonable time you have the option of raising the matter with the Director Genera...

Running Head: BULLYING PROGRAMS Bullying Programs in the Schools

Workplace bullying in junior doctors: questionnaire survey.

Although the rate of hepatitis B immunisation of patients with chronic renal failure in the United Kingdom has improved in recent years, most renal units still fail to follow current guidance. Partial coverage is the norm, and outmoded regimens are still used. The shared care management of immunisation may be one solution, although this requires good collaboration between primary and specialist...

In Review Consequences of Bullying in Schools

The movement to counter bullying owes much of its impetus to claims that being repeatedly bullied can have serious consequences for the health and well-being of victims. These claims date from the 19th century at least, when public debate following the publication of Tom Brown’s School Days focused on the harmful effects of bullying in English public schools (1). However, there was little syste...