Table 1 Definitions of relevant concepts within the survey
From: Discrimination, harassment, and intimidation amongst otolaryngology—head and neck surgeons in Canada
Concept | Definition |
|---|---|
Mistreatment | Intimidation, harassment, or discrimination in any form |
Intimidation | Any behaviour, educational process, or tradition that induces fear in an individual or has a detrimental effect on the working environment |
Harassment | A course of vexatious comment or conduct which the person knows or ought reasonably to know is unwelcome [19] |
Discrimination | Unequal treatment based on ancestry, citizenship, colour, disability, ethnic origin, religion/faith/belief system, family status, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, place of origin, race, sex (including pregnancy), and sexual orientation that was direct, indirect, subtle, or overt [20] |