This book informs students and healthcare professionals about workplace bullying and how to recognize it. Healthcare professionals have some of the highest rates of bullying among all professional groups. This book sheds light on bullying and its very real human consequences for health workers.

Statistics regarding bullying in the healthcare sector present a concerning picture. However, they do not convey the human impact on individuals who only wish to help others. The author begins by explaining how her experiences motivated her to write this book and then introduces the protagonists, twelve healthcare professionals who contributed their stories.

The book starts with the heroes' decision to become healthcare professionals and then describes their experiences with bullying, its impact on almost every aspect of their lives and careers, and how they tried to resolve or manage the bullying. Some still face bullying, and all felt they had been changed forever by their experiences.

The stories demonstrate that bullying is much more than the actions of a few. It is deeply embedded in the culture of institutions responsible for delivering quality healthcare. Better preparation for leadership positions and independent procedures for reporting unacceptable behaviors and actions are two suggestions for addressing bullying and its consequences.

This book highlights the necessity of exposing these unacceptable behaviors and their human costs in order to combat workplace bullying and create a healthy and safe environment for everyone in the healthcare field. The volume is aimed at undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as nursing and other healthcare professionals, the general public, and other stakeholders in health services. It will enhance their understanding, their ability to recognize bullying, and strategies they can use to address workplace bullying.

Pages: 160, Dimensions: 15.5x15.5cm