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Sexual harassment is prevalent in healthcare, affecting patients and trainees. Current measures are ineffective, necessitating a professional, career-long approach led by medical associations.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Ethics
  • Professional Conduct

Background:

  • The #MeToo movement highlighted widespread sexual harassment globally and within the healthcare sector.
  • Sexual misconduct by healthcare professionals towards patients and trainees is a recognized issue.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To address the ineffectiveness of current measures against sexual harassment in healthcare.
  • To advocate for a proactive, intrinsically motivated, and career-long professional approach to combatting sexual harassment.

Main Methods:

  • This study is an opinion piece based on the authors' assessment of existing measures.
  • It calls for a shift in professional attitude and leadership from medical associations.

Main Results:

  • Existing strategies for addressing sexual harassment in healthcare are deemed insufficient.

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  • There is a recognized need for a more robust and sustained professional response.

    • Conclusions:

    • A conscious, intrinsically motivated attitude is crucial to acknowledge sexual harassment as a professional risk.
    • Medical professional associations must lead in implementing effective, career-spanning strategies against sexual harassment.