The disruptive orthopaedic surgeon: implications for patient safety and malpractice liability.

Pranay Patel; Brooke S. Robinson; Wendy M. Novicoff; Gary L. Dunnington; Michael J. Brenner; Khaled J. Saleh

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The disruptive orthopaedic surgeon: implications for patient safety and malpractice liability.

November 23, 2011

Patel P, Robinson BS, Novicoff WM, et al. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2011;93(21):e1261-6.

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This commentary discusses disruptive behavior in orthopedic surgery, including causes, consequences, and areas for improvement.

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