Commentary Effective followership: a standardized algorithm to resolve clinical conflicts and improve teamwork. Citation Text: Sculli GL, Fore AM, Sine DM, et al. Effective followership: A standardized algorithm to resolve clinical conflicts and improve teamwork. J Healthc Risk Manag. 2015;35(1):21-30. doi:10.1002/jhrm.21174. Copy Citation Format: DOIGoogle ScholarPubMedBibTeXEndNote X3 XMLEndNote 7 XMLEndnote taggedPubMedIdRIS Download Citation Save Save to your library Print Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Copy URL August 12, 2015 Sculli GL, Fore AM, Sine DM, et al. J Healthc Risk Manag. 2015;35(1):21-30. View more articles from the same authors. Hierarchy and authority gradients are persistent contributors to poor communication in health care. This commentary describes a way for clinicians to challenge authority and assert themselves to enhance team communication and raise concerns. PubMed citation Available at Save Save to your library Print Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Copy URL Cite Citation Citation Text: Sculli GL, Fore AM, Sine DM, et al. Effective followership: A standardized algorithm to resolve clinical conflicts and improve teamwork. J Healthc Risk Manag. 2015;35(1):21-30. doi:10.1002/jhrm.21174. Copy Citation Format: DOIGoogle ScholarPubMedBibTeXEndNote X3 XMLEndNote 7 XMLEndnote taggedPubMedIdRIS Download Citation Related Resources From the Same Author(s) Nursing crew resource management: a follow-up report from the Veterans Health Administration. March 13, 2013 Using crew resource management and a 'read-and-do checklist' to reduce failure-to-rescue events on a step-down unit. November 6, 2013 Improving patient safety using the sterile cockpit principle during medication administration: a collaborative, unit-based project. February 13, 2013 A concept analysis of situational awareness in nursing. 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