Homepage image: A positive culture fosters respect, teamwork, and clear communication, leading to positive outcomes for patients. When sexual or other harassment, bullying or discrimination intrude, the atmosphere changes quickly, trust erodes, and patient safety is at risk. Professional behaviours are not optional; they create the environment where teams and patients thrive. In this image a single monochrome figure stands in contrast to the rest of the team. The monochrome figure represents the shadow cast by misconduct - a reminder that unethical behaviour can strip away the vibrancy of collaboration. The image illustrates the silent harm that breaches of integrity inflict on both individuals and the collective, eroding confidence and compromising patient care.
Sexual assault, misconduct, bullying and other inappropriate behaviours
Sexual misconduct is unacceptable in any setting and is particularly damaging in the context of medical training and practice, where trust, professionalism, and safety are paramount. The JCST stands firmly against all forms of sexual misconduct and support a zero-tolerance approach – you can read the JCST statement on sexual misconduct here.