Bullying is common in cardiology and can have substantial adverse effects. However, bullying can be addressed by substantive leadership, organizational and individual efforts to build an inclusive and respectful culture.
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Douglas, P.S. Implementing an anti-bullying culture in cardiology. Nat Rev Cardiol 19, 713–714 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41569-022-00762-1
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