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NHS radiographers report rise in overt racist abuse by patients
Survey reveals medics were called ‘monkeys’ and ‘dirty foreigners’, and patients refused to be seen by black or Asian staff NHS radiographers are experiencing racist abuse by patients, who have called them “monkeys” and refused to be seen…
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A concerning trend has emerged within the NHS, as radiographers report a significant increase in overt racist abuse from patients over the past 18 months. The abuse, which includes derogatory terms such as "monkeys" and "dirty foreigners," has been directed at staff members from black and Asian backgrounds.
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