title: A comparison of decision-making by physicians and administrators in healthcare settings.
abstract: Physicians and administrators are committed to the same goal of providing quality care at affordable costs. Their perceptions of each other and their resulting behaviors, however, may lead to conflict. We offer some insight into these perceptions and behaviors, and provide a framework to improve communication and to reduce misunderstanding.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, University of British Columbia, Children's Hospital Rm K4-105, 4480 Oak Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V6H 3V4.
authors.forename: David S
authors.initials: DS
authors.lastname: Matheson
authors.forename: Niranjan
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Kissoon
mesh_terms: D003657:Decision Making; D003695:Delivery of Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006270:Health Facility Administrators / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D010820:Physicians / Q000458:organization & administration*