The disruptive radiologist.
Radiologists interact with many individuals during daily practice, including patients, technologists, and other physicians. Some interactions may potentially negatively affect patient care and are termed "disruptive" behaviors. These actions are not uncommon and may begin during training, long before a radiologist enters clinical practice. The causes of disruptive behavior are multifactorial, and it is important that educators and radiologists in practice alike be able to identify them and respond accordingly. An escalated approach for both trainees and practicing radiologists is recommended, with substantial penalties after each incident that can include termination of employment. Training programs and practices must have clearly defined methods for confronting this potentially time-consuming and difficult issue.
Department of Radiology, The Hospital of Central Connecticut, New Britain, Connecticut. Electronic address: sulreich@gmail.com.
Sidney
S
Ulreich
Department of Radiology, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, New Hampshire.
Robert D
RD
Harris
Department of Radiology, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut.
Gordon
G
Sze
Department of Radiology, UCLA Health System, Los Angeles, California.
Andrew K
AK
Moriarity
Department of Radiology, Ochsner Clinic Foundation, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Edward
E
Bluth
D000378:Agonistic Behavior; D034462:Dissent and Disputes; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D015279:Organizational Culture; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D010820:Physicians / Q000523:psychology*; D011871:Radiology / Q000458:organization & administration*; D014481:United States
Physician behavior; health care team interactions; patient satisfaction; professional standards; workplace culture