Brit J Hosp Med
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The over-representation of bullying in healthcare is incongruent with the compassion of healthcare professionals. This issue needs to be addressed at the levels of medical training and organisation by extending the emphasis on compassionate patient care to include care for co-workers.
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Trainees around the world have experienced significant challenges to their personal life and training as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many have felt the psychological and physical impacts of working during the COVID-19 pandemic. ⋯ It discusses general measures the trainee can take to mitigate the challenges this has caused, categorised into personal, planning and educational resources, and measures focussed on certain challenges. Finally, the vital importance of support for trainees is described, including peer support, departmental resources and the growing array of online material.