Bullying and harassment have occupied a prominent position in NATN workshops and publications recently. Challenging Behaviours in the Perioperative Environment identifies practices that fall within the definition of these socially and legally unacceptable activities, and provides advice and guidance to victims and those who use bullying or violent behaviours. In this article, the author draws on her own experience of being a victim and provides advice on how to identify and deal with bullying.
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