Question 1

Bullying is unreasonable behaviour that creates a risk to health and safety. All of the following can be considered bullying except:

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Professionalism in the workplace

Introduction

In our discussion about workplace bullying, we referred to some of the standards of expected behaviour in the workplace. The expression “medical professionalism” refers to the values and skills that our profession and society expects of doctors. According to the  Good Medical Practice code of conduct, this encompasses a core set of values such as respect, compassion, integrity and accountability, extending not only to patients but to our peers.  

Let’s think about Professionalism!

• What does it mean to you?
• Have you ever seen an example of ‘unprofessional’ behaviour in the workplace?
• Why was it ‘unprofessional’?

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Barriers to reporting bullying and harassment

What do you think?

From your personal experience, why do you think bullying in medicine is still so prevalent? What do you think can make the biggest difference in preventing bullying in medicine?

Enter your thoughts and ideas below (all strictly confidential).

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Bullying and harassment in the Australian medical profession

Definition of discrimination, harassment and victimisation

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Bullying and harassment in the Australian medical profession

Bullying and medical students

Asking medical students difficult questions on a ward round to show how much they know (or don’t know) is commonly referred to as ‘pimping’. It is often done aggressively and in front of a multitude of colleagues, as well as patients.

True or false

Which of the following statements are FALSE? Tick all that apply.

Which of the following are situations where parental authority may not be sufficient authority to approve their child’s treatment?

Regarding parental consent and guardianship, which of the following statements is FALSE?

After watching the paediatrics scenario, please select the three ethical or legal issues that are most pertinent to it?

If a child is considered to be a 'mature minor', the age of consent in children is usually from what age? (Some states have specific legislation that is different.)