doctor bullying Archives

17 September 2025

Letter

Bullying And Patient Dignity: Isn’t This Everybody’s Problem? — College Of Physicians, Academy Of Medicine Malaysia

Parents, educators, and communities must work hand-in-hand to raise resilient, empathetic and accountable individuals. If we as a society fail to act, we risk raising a generation disconnected from compassion, the very trait that makes us human.

9 September 2025

Letter

Zero Tolerance For Bullying And Intimidation Of Doctors — The College Of Physicians Malaysia

Doctors must be free to carry out their responsibilities without fear of intimidation. Harassment not only harms individuals but also weakens the health care system, undermines justice, and erodes public trust.

6 February 2025

Letter

Bullying In Malaysian Health Care: A Shadow Pandemic — Dr Lone Ranger

A psychiatrist, who's now working in UK's NHS, says bullying drove her to the brink when she was HO/ MO in MOH hospitals. "I lived on the 21st floor of a high-rise; it was only the thought of my rescue cat that kept me from making a devastating decision."

22 January 2025

Malaysia

No Workplace Bullying In Lahad Datu Specialist’s Death: Task Force

The task force investigating specialist Dr Tay Tien Yaa’s death found no evidence of bullying or excessive workload. Chairman Borhan Dollah believes Dr Tay might have faced struggles as a "city girl" in adjusting to Lahad Datu, a "relatively remote" town.

7 January 2025

Letter

Understanding The Mindset Of Bullying In The Medical Fraternity — Dr Ashwini M Madawana

The rigorous demands of medical training and practice can lead to burnout, prompting some individuals to resort to bullying as a misguided coping mechanism or as a way to assert their authority in a challenging environment.

20 December 2024

Malaysia

10 Bullying Cases Investigated Through MyHelp Line: Minister

Only 10 of 355 complaints reported on MOH's MyHelp channel were investigated for workplace bullying among health care workers. 4 bullying cases were substantiated, while 6 are still under probe. The other 345 complaints addressed other workplace issues.

19 December 2024

Letter

The Suicide Dilemma Among Malaysian Doctors: How Can The Medical Fraternity Help? — Psychiatry Chapter Of College Of Physicians, Academy of Medicine Malaysia

All doctors are expected to fulfil the criteria of being competent and safe, given their huge responsibility of being tasked to care for the public.

31 October 2024

Letter

Bullying In The Emergency Medicine Fraternity — Physician

A physician alleges new bullying behaviour in the emergency medicine fraternity that resulted in an online petition against a high-ranking person in the public service. "Bullying is bad for junior medical officers, but it’s even worse for specialists."

17 October 2024

Malaysia

MP Raises Bullying Case Involving Pathologists In Peninsular MOH Hospital

Kuala Langat MP Dr Ahmad Yunus Hairi raises another bullying case involving pathologists at an MOH hospital, this time in the peninsula. He claims reports to the police, MOH's integrity unit, and the health minister's office were filed four months ago.

8 October 2024

Letter

Addressing The Mental Health Crisis In Malaysia’s Medical Profession: Time For Action — Dr Prem Kumar Shanmugam

Malaysians must remember that the pressure in the medical profession has always been present. What has changed is that people are now more aware, and it is imperative that we take concrete steps to address it.

Tag: doctor bullying

Bullying And Patient Dignity: Isn’t This Everybody’s Problem? — College Of Physicians, Academy Of Medicine Malaysia

Zero Tolerance For Bullying And Intimidation Of Doctors — The College Of Physicians Malaysia

Bullying In Malaysian Health Care: A Shadow Pandemic — Dr Lone Ranger

No Workplace Bullying In Lahad Datu Specialist’s Death: Task Force

Understanding The Mindset Of Bullying In The Medical Fraternity — Dr Ashwini M Madawana

10 Bullying Cases Investigated Through MyHelp Line: Minister

The Suicide Dilemma Among Malaysian Doctors: How Can The Medical Fraternity Help? — Psychiatry Chapter Of College Of Physicians, Academy of Medicine Malaysia

Bullying In The Emergency Medicine Fraternity — Physician

MP Raises Bullying Case Involving Pathologists In Peninsular MOH Hospital

Addressing The Mental Health Crisis In Malaysia’s Medical Profession: Time For Action — Dr Prem Kumar Shanmugam

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