Hosp Secur Saf Manage. 1990 Apr;10(12):5-10.
Whistleblowers often find the path of conscience leads to the unemployment line. But, once fired, many also wear a path to the courthouse seeking damages. Recent cases involving hospitals and other employers are defining the risks for both employees and hospitals when someone blows the whistle. This report will outline some of those cases, provide tips from experts, and review state and proposed federal legislation aimed at protecting the rights of whistleblowers.
举报人常常发现，遵循良知的道路会通向失业队伍。但是，一旦被解雇，许多人也会走上法庭寻求赔偿之路。最近涉及医院和其他雇主的案例正在明确当有人揭发问题时员工和医院双方所面临的风险。本报告将概述其中一些案例，提供专家建议，并审视旨在保护举报人权利的州立法和联邦立法提案。
