Case and Commentary
Mar 2015
Gail A. Van Norman, MD
Mean, abusive, and disruptive behavior among physicians interferes with teamwork and may result in decreased patient safety. Therefore, it must be discouraged through reinforcement of appropriate behavioral norms.
AMA J Ethics. 2015; 17(3):215-220. doi:
10.1001/journalofethics.2015.17.3.ecas3-1503.