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Disruptive physician behavior: the importance of recognition and intervention and its impact on patient safety.

John PR, Heitt MC. Disruptive Physician Behavior: The Importance of Recognition and Intervention and Its Impact on Patient Safety. J Hosp Med. 2018;13(3):210-212. doi:10.12788/jhm.2945.

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May 16, 2018
John PR, Heitt MC. J Hosp Med. 2018;13(3):210-212.
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The Joint Commission has released a sentinel event alert focused on reducing disruptive behavior in health care to enhance clinician well-being and safety. This commentary discusses personality traits and environmental factors that may contribute to disruptive behaviors among physicians. The authors suggest awareness-building, leadership actions, and support programs to address conditions that perpetuate disruptive behaviors.

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John PR, Heitt MC. Disruptive Physician Behavior: The Importance of Recognition and Intervention and Its Impact on Patient Safety. J Hosp Med. 2018;13(3):210-212. doi:10.12788/jhm.2945.