Cultures of Silence and Cultures of Voice: The Role of Whistleblowing in Healthcare Organisations.
'Whistleblowing' has come to increased prominence in many health systems as a means of identifying and addressing quality and safety issues. But whistleblowing - and the reactions to it - have many complex and ambiguous aspects that need to be considered as part of the broader (organisational) cultural dynamics of healthcare institutions.
Health Services Management Centre, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK.
Russell
R
Mannion
School of Management, University of St Andrews, Fife, UK.
Huw To
HT
Davies
D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D006801:Humans; D015279:Organizational Culture; D013222:State Medicine; D014342:Truth Disclosure; D006113:United Kingdom; D035642:Whistleblowing
Cultures of Silence; Cultures of Voice; Healthcare Organizations; Safer Care; Whistleblowing