Malaysia’s medical profession in need of healing

A RECENT survey has revealed that 70% of the Malaysian doctors who were polled have been victims of bullying while serving in the public sector, and – shockingly – 17% of them have contemplated suicide.

This is unacceptable because it shows how widespread the bullying culture is, and how severe. The statistics are worrying: about 75% of doctors responding to the Doc-tors Only Bulletin Board System (DOBBS) survey said that they are losing interest in their work, while 80% are worried.