title: The doctor-nurse relationship.
abstract: All nurses will from time to time find themselves in negative interactions with doctors and other health professionals. By using positive communication techniques the nurse can promote healthy interpersonal interactions and a positive atmosphere. By selecting responses rather than responding spontaneously difficult situations can be managed and a professional environment maintained. This will improve patient outcomes and promote optimal patient care.
authors.forename: Ruth
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Davidhizar
authors.forename: Steven
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Dowd
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003142:Communication; D003220:Conflict, Psychological; D003466:Cultural Characteristics; D006801:Humans; D007697:Kinesics; D024802:Nurse's Role / Q000523:psychology*; D019555:Physician-Nurse Relations; D017009:Professional Autonomy