What is Mistreatment?

Behaviors Not Considered Mistreatment

Examples include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Setting high standards for conduct and achievement.
  • Ensuring the safety and well-being of patients.
  • Consistent and fair application of conduct and educational standards.
  • Constructive critical interactions between the teacher and student.
  • Asking questions in a public setting.

Behaviors Considered Mistreatment

Examples include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Physical attacks, either threatened or actual.
  • Insulting or unjustifiably harsh verbal communication.
  • Public embarrassment or humiliation.
  • Requiring performance of personal services (e.g. shopping or babysitting).
  • Basing a grade or evaluation on reasons other than those related to
  • course/clinical/professional performance.
  • Sexual harassment.
  • Intentional neglect or lack of communication related to course or clinical duties.
  • Disregard for a student’s safety.
  • Retaliation against a student who files a complaint.