Why Doctors May Fear Speaking Out: A Critique of Medical Culture

What do I think of the medical profession in general?

Mm, I'm trying to say this nicely. What shall I say?

Cowards. Why are they cowards? Well, I think because, um, even if they feel they want to say something and feel they're right, they're afraid to speak up because of, I think, the possible repercussions, maybe from their employer,

from the GMC or beyond, or from peer pressure.

It's very difficult to say something that's contrary to the majority opinion, especially in medicine.

But then they're going exactly against the oath.

But this whole thing about first do no harm and the medical oath and whatnot, I mean, it's a load of bullshit, isn't it?

At the end of the day, the doctor will put their career, their pension, their mortgage, their reputation, their license, their registration-