Scapegoating in Healthcare: A Primitive Response to Tragedy
International Journal of Social Psychiatry
Published online on December 27, 2025
Abstract
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Background:In recent years, a pattern has emerged in healthcare systems where clinicians and organisations are publicly blamed and punished following tragic events such as suicides or homicides. These responses often reflect more than institutional ...
Background:In recent years, a pattern has emerged in healthcare systems where clinicians and organisations are publicly blamed and punished following tragic events such as suicides or homicides. These responses often reflect more than institutional ...