Friday 20 June 2014



Portugal’s abusive and silence compliance culture: the NHS & Mental Health





In Portugal there’s a pervasive culture of punishing, scapegoating or, preferably “killing the messenger” (i.e the critical voices) in civil service.

Positions of all levels in civil service were for the most part acquired by personal and political favours. Hence: no merit, no true public service, none evaluation.

You need it? You get as it is and it’s a “take it or leave it” situation.

Public and patient’s empowerment are words lost for content and practice.

As far as mental health,  broadly considered,  is concerned we suggest you to have a look at the WHO - EU office's guidelines in


PS - More to follow soon.

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