International Clinical and Medical Case Reports Journal (ISSN: 2832-5788) | Volume 3, Issue 1 | Review Article | Open Access DOI
Dr. Basem Abbas Ahmed Al Ubaidi*
Assistant Professor, Consultant Family Physician, Arabian Gulf University, Bahrain
*Correspondence to: Dr. Basem Abbas Ahmed Al Ubaidi
Fulltext PDFToxic work environments in medical practice are often rooted in issues such as workplace harassment, bullying, excessive workload, and poor management. These detrimental factors can lead to burnout, increased stress levels, and reduced job satisfaction among healthcare professionals, ultimately compromising the quality of patient care. Furthermore, the perpetuation of a toxic work culture can have grave repercussions on the mental and physical well-being of healthcare practitioners, contributing to increased turnover rates and the erosion of trust within healthcare teams.
The manuscript underscores the importance of recognizing the warning signs of a toxic work environment and highlights the urgency for healthcare organizations to implement measures aimed at prevention and intervention. It emphasizes the pivotal role of leadership in fostering a culture of respect, support, and open communication, as well as the need for accessible mental health support services for healthcare workers.
Ultimately, the manuscript emphasizes that addressing toxic work environments in medical practice is not just a matter of workplace dynamics but has profound implications for patient safety, quality of care, and the overall well-being of the healthcare workforce. It calls for a collective effort to acknowledge, confront, and rectify toxic work environments in the pursuit of an improved healthcare system that benefits both healthcare professionals and the patients they serve.
Toxic environment; Unhealthy work; Implication; Detrimental effect