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No one deserves being in toxic or hostile work environment. There are rules in place against retaliation when a complaint is received. You des respect and peace of mind
I would have openly challenged him around whoever happened to be there. When someone is allowed to get away with things, they feel they can do whatever they want unless someone openly challenge them. I have been around racism in the job place but always spoke openly about it. What I found out is that a racist hates to be called one!
If you are fired by HR for no reason then it’s a place you don’t need to be. Leaving and not listing them as a reference is what you need to do.
Do not leave without standing up for yourself!!
I work at a Healthcare facility and we have a compliance holiness that we can call anonymously and make a complaint. Look into and report what was said, what time it was, and who was there, and where it was said.
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I would definitely report it, because it offended you. Nobody should feel uncomfortable in their work environment.
Report him. I worked with a physician who abused and bullied me verbally and really mentally. I never reported because I was afraid of retaliation. Then my manager started doing the same thing. Then asked me after I came back from medical leave due to cancer to put in my resignation. I never reported any of it because I was worried about my career as a whole. I regret not reporting the incidents everyday of my life. You can report it anonymously. And like others have said, I’d report the people laughing and carry on with him also. There’s too much stress working in the healthcare field as it is. We don’t need to walk into work expecting the worst due to a toxic work environment.
I guess I am lucky, but as a male, when I am disrespected it is full on demon mode. I beat them down verbally so severely they wont dream of doing it again. Nope, not been disciplined or fired yet.
I understand why you would feel conflicted. But truthfully as the newest member of the team keep in mind, and I know it's a hard pill to swallow, HR is not your friend. It would be wise to keep your own council and ignore it for now. Or quite frankly you can end up running the risk of losing your job because you are not a "team player". You know it's false. I know it's false. But perception is everything.
I get the fear. Hospitals (any place, really) treat docs like gods and nurses like crap. I would call in anonymously using that number they give to report things. Don’t give your name, though, because HR is not our friend. They’re there to protect the company.
You definitely should report it to HR. You are protected from these comments and especially retilation. The reason you should report it 1. It made you uncomfortable
2. It protects the rest of the staff who are afraid
3. It begins a paper trail of racial and eggregious behavior that I am sure is prohibited and exists in your HR manual
Good job. This has no place in the workplace or anywhere else.
I’d write an anonymous letter about the issue. Reminding him how unethical and racial comments are not a part of the workplace. And that you could easily report him to HR and anybody else in that room that laughed along with him, but you’re hoping to keep it at office level first. And then leave the letter on his desk. Now he knows that his comment is unacceptable & inappropriate and someone is now watching. He won’t know it’s you but MAYBE it will make him think next time…. Maybe.  I’m guessing that if you report it to HR they will ask who else was in the room, then they will contact each one of those people and ask them if something inappropriate happened or was said on that date & time, and all of those people are gonna play stupid and say no that nothing was said, and then you’re gonna look like a troublemaker. Good luck.
Not sure of the laws where you live but if it is allowed, record him the next time he does this. Then contact the local news
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Always do the right thing! People like that need to understand that they are not above the law. He needs to be held accountable for his inappropriate behavior. Not only that, I bet you weren't the only one who felt uncomfortable. He's like the bully on the playground. As a business owner, I would not tolerate that from any of my employees, period. I would want to know. My business culture is crucial to business success. A bad apple needs to be dealt with before the other apples rot too. You can request to make an anonymous complaint; by law, they have to respect that and abide by it. Good luck.
No, you should keep your mouth shut. Especially, if you’re new and want to keep your job. Sorry, but HR does not work for you, they work for the hospital and a physician ranks over a nurse. I worked for the hospice department in a hospital and went to HR, a few years ago, to report my toxic manager and I ended up getting fired. She retaliated by putting me on a PIP first.
As someone being hated at work for not being with the crowd, I've learned to stay in my lane. If he's a big guy there nothing will get done.
What was the comment? Was the doctor describing a person's attributes? Or actually calling a person a name associated with racism? Be careful in reporting to HR...they are definitely not always your friend.
If it wasn’t said to you, mind your business. Why are you in other people’s conversations? As long as they’re not talking about me or to me, I don’t care what they say. This gives me vibes about someone being offended for something that has nothing to do with them.
Hr wrks for the company not the employees. He will gt whats coming. Keep ur job and if ur that uncomfortable or unhappy find another job. Ur peace of mind is not worth it.
From a healthcare and bioethics perspective, silence in moments like this can become part of the harm. A racially charged comment is not “just how someone is” — it speaks to culture, safety, trust, and whether every patient and staff member is being treated with dignity.
I would document exactly what was said, when it happened, who was present, and how it impacted the environment. Then I would report it through the proper channel — HR, compliance, ethics, or a trusted leader — while keeping it factual and professional.
This is not about ruining someone’s reputation. It is about protecting the integrity of the workplace and the safety of patients. Bias in healthcare can affect communication, treatment decisions, trust, and outcomes. Doing the right thing may feel uncomfortable, especially as the newest person, but accountability is necessary when the behavior crosses into discrimination or harassment.
Professionalism should apply to everyone — regardless of title, seniority, or status.
Make sure you have coworkers that where in the room and will repeat what you heard to whom ever you have to tell.