Program Aims to Treat Disruptive Physicians

So how do you avoid becoming a disruptive physician? Dr. Ritvo and Dr. Harmon have put together some tips on how to ensure that your behavior is appropriate:

▸ Periodically ask staff, supervisors, and colleagues how you are doing with "teamwork."

▸ Let staff members know when they are doing a good job.

▸ Praise people in public and reprimand in private.

▸ Reprimand the mistake and not the person.

▸ Foster positive and open communication with staff.

▸ Beware of sarcasm, tone of voice, and body language.

▸ Set clear and realistic goals for yourself and your staff and make sure that the goals are communicated effectively.

▸ Develop stress reducing techniques.

▸ Humor can be an effective way to cope, but remember that what is funny to one person may be offensive to another.

▸ Avoid making any sexual comments at the office.

▸ Avoid excessive work hours.

▸ Add balance to your life.

▸ Seek help when needed.