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Violation of Patients Right

Professional misconduct in health care is defined by the Dutch Health

Care Inspectorate as a (generally) lasting situation in which patients are

at risk or harmed because a healthcare worker lacks competencies or
provides irresponsible care and seems unable or unwilling to change

this situation.

Sexual harassment is a widespread problem in the healthcare
workplace, affecting hospitals, medical practices and other healthcare

facilities. The law defines sexual harassment as an unwelcome sexual

advance, request for a sexual favour, or verbal or physical conduct of a
sexual nature. e.g. slapping the butt, touching, voice, etc.