Search Tag: rudeness
Exposure-to-rude-behaviour-harms-nicu-team-performance
2015 17 Aug
A study by Israeli researchers shows that exposure to rude behaviour can have adverse consequences on the diagnostic and procedural performance of neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) team members. Information-sharing and help-seeking can mediate the effect of rudeness, according to the study published in Pediatrics , an official peer-reviewed journal...Read more
Rudeness-damages-medical-staff-performance
2015 14 Sep
A new Tel Aviv University study published in Pediatrics shows that rudeness can affect hospital staff's diagnostic and professional performance. The results suggest that even the most benign forms of impoliteness may impede medical personnel's ability to perform under pressure and damage the quality of patient care, according to researchers. "While...Read more
Rudeness-at-work-don-t-pass-it-on
2015 11 Dec
Findings by psychologists at Lund University in Sweden shows that workplace rudeness is one of the primary reasons for dissatisfaction at work and such unpleasant behaviour is likely to spread if it is not controlled. The findings show that there is a need to take workplace incivility seriously. Rudeness in this particular context refers to behaviour...Read more
Patients-rude-behaviour-linked-to-poor-care
2017 24 Jan
Rude behaviour of patients and their relatives can have negative effects on the performance of medical teams resulting in poor care, according to a study by University of Florida researchers. While much has been written about the need to put an end to some doctors’ rude and bullying behaviour, the new study shows the need for patients and families...Read more
Eusem18-leadership-lessons-and-the-importance-of-civility
2018 18 Sep
Experienced emergency medicine doctors shared their thoughts on leadership in several sessions at the European Society of Emergency Medicine congress in Glasgow last week. Ruth Brown, consultant in emergency medicine, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, UK spoke about emerging leadership. She reasoned that leaders need experience and self-confidence....Read more