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July 10, 2008, 12:15 am
Flag as Inappropriate STP_champ
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Institutional bullying in healthcare
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I was reading an article about bullies in the healthcare field and how it affects patient outcomes, and job satisfaction and turnover among health care workers.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25594124/
It sounds like a real problem, these people, I'm sure it's a small percentage, need to act their age and stop abusing positions of power.
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July 10, 2008, 4:54 pm
Flag as Inappropriate Philbo says...
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I'm not really surprised it occurs in virtually every work place. It is sad that it is tolerated. It is encouraging that there are efforts to do something about it. I hope that it doesn't stop with the health care profession.
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July 10, 2008, 5:12 pm
Flag as Inappropriate picodoll says...
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I've dealt with a doctor who was a condescending know it all. He wasn't old either. I would really like to see that kind of stuff eliminated from the medical profession. I have no doubt that it has a negative impact on patient outcomes.
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July 10, 2008, 10:02 pm
Flag as Inappropriate cranberry says...
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I agree with Philbo in that this type of thing can be found in most professions however it is more disturbing in the medical field - especially if patients are being the victims. Doctors would stop being this way, at least with patients, if we stopped tolerating it. I have switched doctors when they are condescending or bullying in any way.
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July 12, 2008, 6:34 am
Flag as Inappropriate Simplyme says...
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I read a report that was full of ridiculously rude Doctor comments and it was completely disgusting to hear the things they said as if all patients were a nuisance. No wonder so many people die at the hands of Dr.'s these days they can not be bothered to listen for fear their gut instinct may to questioned.
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July 12, 2008, 12:39 pm
Flag as Inappropriate DianaR says...
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Doctors are often allowed to develop a sense of entitlement that should be made illegal. What's worse is that people put up with it!
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July 12, 2008, 2:45 pm
Flag as Inappropriate bubble says...
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Unfortunately I think bullying can occur in any profession, but it is a shame that it has such a profound impact on our healthcare and its workers.
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