What should I do if I am sexually assaulted at work?

Put yourself firstBecky Cox, co-founder of Surviving in Scrubs, says, “There is no right or wrong way to feel after being sexually assaulted. It’s normal to feel a range of emotions from anxiety to anger—even numbness. Working as doctors we anticipate the stress of long hours and high workloads, but we always expect to feel safe at work and never think we’ll be assaulted by a colleague.“When that safety is taken away healthcare can be a lonely place. As medics many of us feel we have to push through, put our feelings to one side and carry on with patient care. We fear the impact on our careers and relationships with colleagues, repercussions, and isolation. But it’s important to put ourselves first and recognise the trauma we’ve been through. Reporting an assault and seeking support can be tough but it’s important to do what feels right for you.“If a sexual…
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