Transformative learning in a professional development course aimed at addressing disruptive physician behavior: a composite case study.

Charles P. Samenow; Linda L M Worley; Ron Neufeld; Tobi Fishel; William H. Swiggart

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Transformative learning in a professional development course aimed at addressing disruptive physician behavior: a composite case study.

January 23, 2013

Samenow CP, Worley LLM, Neufeld R, et al. Acad Med. 2013;88(1):117-23.

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This commentary discusses design and process elements to incorporate into medical education to prevent disruptive behaviors in physicians.

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