Disrespectful behavior in healthcare: has it improved? Please take our survey!

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Disrespectful behavior in healthcare: has it improved? Please take our survey!

October 21, 2021

ISMP Medication Safety Alert! Acute care edition. September 9, 2021;26(18);1-5.

Disrespectful behavior is a persistent contributor to failures in medical care. This article summarizes influences that enable the acceptance and perpetuation of unprofessional behaviors and calls for data to assess its presence and impact in health care environments. The deadline for survey participation is now closed.

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