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Dealing With Sexual Harassment in the Medical Workplace
Identifying and Responding to Inappropriate Behavior

This course provides a look at the widespread problem of sexual harassment in medicine, ranging from hospitals to small practices. Such incidents can be damaging to both individuals and institutions, but there are steps to address and possibly reduce these instances. The course will cover:

  • Identifying legal definitions of sexual harassment
  • Employers' responsibilities to deal with this behavior
  • The scope and prevalence of incidents in medicine
  • Steps to report and respond to allegations of sexual harassment
  • Preventing inappropriate behavior in the medical workplace
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5 CHAPTERS
What Is Sexual Harassment?
The term 'sexual harassment' is widely misused and understood. Knowing the legal definition and specifics is important.
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Scope and Prevalence of Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment may present itself somewhat differently in healthcare than in other sectors, but the underlying factors are common.
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Responding to Sexual Harassment
From documentation to investigation to possibly going to court, there are several steps in responding to workplace incidents.
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Employers' Role in Sexual Harassment
When a complaint is made, employers – whether large hospitals or independent practices – have certain responsibilities.
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Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Medical Workplace
Organizations can take several steps to help stop occupational sexual harassment before it can start.
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Susan Strauss, RN, EdD
Strauss Consulting, Burnsville, Minnesota
Leigh Page
Healthcare writer, Chicago, Illinois
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PHYSICIAN BUSINESS ACADEMY

Medscape Physician Business Academy is designed to help all physicians, employed and self-employed as well as new and more established practicing physicians, become successful in their medical practice and career by providing the essential business information that most medical schools and residency programs don't teach.

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