How do I deal with a colleague who’s been inappropriate towards me?

How do I deal with a colleague who's been inappropriate towards me?Many doctors experience distressing inappropriate behaviour from colleagues, including unwelcome sexual comments and advances.Tom Moberly hears advice on how to tackle such behaviour Tom Moberly UK editor Look after yourselfChelcie Jewitt, cofounder of Surviving in Scrubs, 1 says, "The first piece of advice I would give to anyone in this situation is to look after yourself.There is an onus on you to speak up when things happen, but in real terms that can feel very scary.

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BMJ
Published
2025-05-09
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https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.r878
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Mental Health and Patient Involvement
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How do I deal with a colleague who’s been inappropriate towards me?

Tom Moberly
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How do I deal with a colleague who’s been inappropriate towards me?

Tom Moberly
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How do I deal with a colleague who's been inappropriate towards me?Many doctors experience distressing inappropriate behaviour from colleagues, including unwelcome sexual comments and advances.Tom Moberly hears advice on how to tackle such behaviour Tom Moberly UK editor Look after yourselfChelcie Jewitt, cofounder of Surviving in Scrubs, 1 says, "The first piece of advice I would give to anyone in this situation is to look after yourself.There is an onus on you to speak up when things happen, but in real terms that can feel very scary.

BMJVol. 389
BMJ Group (United Kingdom)
Openalex Percentile: Top 83%
Mental Health and Patient Involvement
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