Mick Clifford: CUH survey of vital department uncovered culture of bullying and staff put under severe pressure

It is obvious that serious problems exist in a vital department in the health service and there does not appear to be urgency in addressing the problems. Pictures: Larry Cummins

A cultural survey is not unusual in the world of work today. 

So it was no surprise on one level that Cork University Hospital (CUH) commissioned a survey of its pathology department last year.