DECEMBER 13, 2017

The Disruptive Doctor

How to ID and handle physicians who drive patient complaints and undermine patient safety

Washington—Ideally, every member of a medical team would be dedicated to providing the best patient care and representing their profession in the best possible light. But people are complicated, and anyone in a leadership position will encounter someone whose behavior undermines the culture of safety and integrity.

“Experts estimate that 3% to 5% of physicians engage in overt disruptive behavior. It’s a small proportion, but those are the individuals who drive patient