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How to Be an Active Bystander: The 4 D’s of Challenging Workplace Harassment

Posted on 20/04/2026 Posted by Amie Burbridge Post Type Why Medics Matter Podcast

Why do we stay silent when we witness inappropriate behaviour at work? 

In this episode Simon and Amie look at the psychology of the bystander effect and how it impacts the NHS.

They explore the diffusion of responsibility that prevents doctors from acting and provide a practical toolkit for moving from a passive observer to an active upstander.

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