Up to 90% of doctors are humiliated during their training: Here’s how it impacts patient care
Imagine being questioned about complex technical knowledge in front of your peers, supervisors and members of the public – knowing that a wrong answer could lead to public ridicule.
This is the reality for many medical students, with up to 90% of medical students experiencing public humiliation during their training.
Our research looked at teaching by humiliation. This is when medical trainees are intentionally shamed or humiliated in front of peers, other healthcare staff and sometimes even patients.
This can create doctors who are anxious, less confident and may be more likely to make errors.
