On November 20, the National Council of the Order of Physicians published the results of an unprecedented investigation into gender -based and sexual violence suffered by doctors. Almost one in two (49 %) declares that he had been the victim of such facts from a colleague or a sister, During his studies or his career. “”This situation can no longer last “then alerts François Arnault, president of the institution. Carried out with the Viavoice Institute, the study is based on the responses of more than 21,000 doctors registered in order – assets or retired – solicited by email. His conclusions reveal the trivialization of gender -based and sexual violence in the profession, particularly during medical studies.
Sexist and sexual violence: women are the first victims
The study highlights the extent of sexist and sexual violence in the medical profession. More than half of the doctors interviewed have heard of facts involving a colleague, especially during the years of study. A quarter of them declares that they have been personally a victim, with behavior from Sexist words (23 %) to more serious cases like harassment (8 %), THE Assaults (3 %) and even rape (less than 1 %).
This violence mainly affects women, almost half of whom report having undergone such acts, mainly During their training (44 %) but also in a professional environment (20 %). Among them, 44 % evoke sexist remarks,, 16 % of harassment,, 6 % sexual assaultAnd 1 % rape. Finally, if cases of discrimination following a report remain less frequent, 15 % of professionals say they have witnessed reprisals : sidelines, denigrant remarks or brakes on advancement. For 62 % of respondents, it becomes essential to launch an in -depth survey on these practices.
A widely used reality in the medical environment
Beyond the figures, the survey points the numerous brakes encountered by the victims: 92 % of those surveyed believe that it is difficult, if not impossible, to have an assault recognized, whether through listening, support or legal consequences. Shame, fear, complex steps, but also a culture of tolerance anchored in the medical environment are regularly mentioned. Almost 40 % of doctors interviewed denounce a trivialization of violence, often minimized, and a professional climate that is not very favorable to the words of the victims.
The order of doctors adopts a zero tolerance policy
In response to the severity of sexist and sexual violence in the medical environment, the order of doctors announces a firmer policy. He undertakes to systematically deal with all reports and requests the legislator access to the FIJAIS file to refuse the registration of convicted persons. “”If a candidate is there, he will not be able to become a doctor “said Marie-Pierre Glaviano-Cecaldi, vice-president of the CNOM. During a press conference, François Arnault, president of the Order, acknowledged that this subject had long been underestimated, now promising a policy of “zero tolerance”.