NHS surgeon from cardiac unit worked in Italy during sick leave

NHS surgeon from cardiac unit 'riven by bullying' worked in Italy during sick leave - Guardian article.

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"The Morriston heart unit has been plagued with infighting for several years and there have been allegations of bullying and harassment against two of the surgeons. Many members of staff, including four consultant anaesthetists, have left.

A report from Healthcare Inspectorate Wales was highly critical of management at the Trust. In March 2004 relationships had deteriorated so badly that the trust took the unprecedented step of closing the unit for one week's cooling off period. The cover story for the public, said the report, was "staff exhaustion"."