Identifying and tackling sexual misconduct

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01 October 2024 by General Medical Council

Sexual misconduct in the healthcare environment, within or outside the workplace is unacceptable and can be a criminal offence. The impact on individuals and teams can be devastating. 

This page includes advice on how to identify the behaviours, cultures and norms which may lead to sexual misconduct. It also outlines suggestions around how to make sure appropriate boundaries between doctors, patients, colleagues and students are maintained.

We know that reporting sexual misconduct can be very difficult and upsetting. To help anyone affected we've included where to go for help and support and how to raise a concern about a doctor.

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