Citation

Vora AR. Br. Dent. J. 2019; 227(4): 246-247.

Affiliation

Sheffield, UK. bdjletters@springernature.com.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2019, British Dental Association)

DOI

10.1038/s41415-019-0685-9

PMID

31444418

Abstract

I am writing to you in response to recent news articles online in the BDJ with regards to what is deemed 'serious' with regards to fitness to practise cases conducted by the General Dental Council (GDC), and rising levels of bullying and harassment being reported by NHS staff in the recent 2018 NHS staff survey.

I have been subjected to such behaviour over several years which has impacted greatly on my health and wellbeing with regards to deterioration of a chronic health condition and the psychological impact of going through years of trying to have my genuine concerns heard, and acted upon appropriately. I eventually have had no choice but to leave the dental profession due to isolation, incivility, disrespect, harassment and bullying from colleagues, management and human resources.

Additionally, despite asking for assistance through several avenues, there seems to be widespread lack of support available for those who take the courage to stand up and speak out in order to bring changes ...

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