Discrimination and harassment in the health care industry

Abstract

States that the increased number of women in medicine has led to the subject of harassment growing as an issue. Discusses the current prevalence of cases providing a number of statistics. Looks at the reason for these statistics and highlights the consequences should these not be addressed. Suggests that a direct, progressive, multidisciplinary approach is needed to label and address each problem and outlines some steps already taken by some organizations.

Citation

Chang, D. and Kleiner, B.H. (2001), "Discrimination and harassment in the health care industry", Equal Opportunities International, Vol. 20 No. 5/6/7, pp. 112-116. https://doi.org/10.1108/02610150110786840