"Toxic Culture"

Seems like more of that going around, even in my hometown.

http://fairwhistleblower.ca/content/montreal-hospitals-facing-toxic-culture-st-marys-physician
http://montreal.mediacoop.ca/story/montreal-hospitals-facing-toxic-culture-st-marys-p/16889

Dr. Nataros said that the incident, which took place in November 2012, and is still under investigation by an independent ombudsmen, had near fatal consequences. “It was more than just the wrong treatment, there was a missed diagnosis that made it infinitely worse and the patient almost died,” said Nataros. “It was only very quick treatment and a transfer to a tertiary care centre that saved that patient’s life.”


According to Dr. Nataros, his decision to report the errors made by senior physicians prompted these doctors to target him with a barrage of personal attacks. He notes that in a meeting last December, two of the physicians arrived with numerous letters collected from different doctors stating that they found it difficult to work with Dr. Nataros. “The accusations were that ‘Alex is challenging; ‘Alex is argumentative;’ ‘Alex does not respect authority,’” said Dr. Nataros. “But, there has never been an issue with my clinical competency or my patient care.”

It never fails to amaze me when I see the lengths any industry, profession, or establishment will go to, to protect itself from accountability, visibility, quality, safety, and above all, honest rendring and observation of their conduct and profession. They will go to lengths to discredit or destroy those who question, who present contraditions openly, who put public safety over their own personal careers.