Rude providers jeopardize patient safety. So stop it.

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Rude providers jeopardize patient safety. So stop it.

June 28, 2017

Thew J. HealthLeaders Media. June 14, 2017.

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Rudeness can affect teamwork and hinder safe, transparent care. This news article reports on one hospital's approach to manage disruptive behavior through strategies such as peer identification and proactive behavior adjustment.

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