BMA guidance

Managing discrimination from patients and their guardians and relatives

This guidance gives background information and steps that all employers and healthcare workers should take when incidences of discrimination against a healthcare worker occur.
Location: UK
Audience: All doctors
Updated: Friday 28 June 2024
Topics: Equality, diversity and inclusion
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Get an overview of the steps to take if you, a colleague, or an employee have experienced discrimination from a patient in the workplace.

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