Whose responsibility is it to address bullying in health care?
Whose responsibility is it to address bullying in health care? AMA J Ethics. 2022;23(12):E931-936. doi:10.1001/amajethics.2021.931.
Disrespectful behavior detracts from the work culture needed to provide safe care. This commentary discusses a case involving disrespectful behavior toward a surgical resident that resulted in lack of the raising of a concern. The piece examines the role teams play in enabling poor behavior and their responsibility to address each situation as a component of a safety culture.