How unprofessional behaviours between healthcare staff threaten patient care and safety.

Justin Aunger; Jill Maben; Johanna I Westbrook

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How unprofessional behaviours between healthcare staff threaten patient care and safety.

March 12, 2025

Aunger J, Maben J, Westbrook JI. Expert Rev Pharmacoecon Outcomes Res. 2025;Epub Jan 30.

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Disruptive and unprofessional behavior can impact patient safety. This article highlights the effect that unprofessional behavior, including more subtle forms such as incivility and rudeness, has on patient safety, patient experience, and teamwork.

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