The BMA is appealing to organisations across the healthcare sector to stamp out sexism in the medical profession.
Among the 10 goal pledge (box 1) is a call for senior doctors to “call out sexism” and be responsible and accountable for tackling their own bias.
The NHS’s 10 goals
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Eliminate sexism from career progression opportunities
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End sexual harassment in medicine
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Ensure that there are multiple channels for reporting sexual harassment and sexism
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Promote the benefits of gender diversity in medicine
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Guarantee safe and supportive environments for pregnant doctors and medical students
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Remove the detrimental impact that having children and other caring responsibilities can have on career progression and work-life balance
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Actively challenge gender stereotypes in medicine
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Increase the visibility and voices of women
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Employees in more senior roles to recognise gender bias in the workplace
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Support women’s health
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The “ending sexism in medicine” declaration asks all healthcare organisations to implement “robust sexual harassment policies” along with codes of conduct to protect doctors and …