Citation

Corderoy A. Australas. Psychiatry 2022; ePub(ePub): ePub.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2022, Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists, Publisher SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/10398562221140996

PMID

36412005

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Since 2017, the structural dynamics that entrench rape culture, sexual harassment and exploitation have gained increased attention across the globe, particularly in regards to workplaces. This paper aims to review the current RANZCP guidelines and other literature pertaining to the ethics of sexual relationships between psychiatrists and trainees.

CONCLUSIONS: Such relationships involve significant power differentials, which may make them unethical on an individual level. A culture condoning such relationships may also disadvantage women in the workplace. The current RANZCP guidelines on relationships between supervisors and trainees may unfairly disadvantage trainees.

Language: en

Keywords

training; sexism; Sexual harassment; workplace culture