title: Conflict and its management.
abstract: Conflict is one of the important points of discussion within many organisations. This article examines the different types of conflict, explores the three main phases of conflict and suggests ways of resolving unhealthy conflicts.
authors.affiliation: South and West Regional Health Authority, King Square, Bristol.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Fritchie
mesh_terms: D003220:Conflict, Psychological; D006126:Group Processes; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D009937:Organizational Objectives; D013222:State Medicine / Q000458:organization & administration; D006113:United Kingdom