Doctors who are rude to colleagues could pose a threat to patient safety and quality of care. The day to day stresses of modern medical practice can easily lay the foundations of a situation where a doctor may cause offence. The UK-wide medical defence organisation MDDUS is warning doctors about the importance of establishing and maintaining good relationships with their fellow workers. This follows a report in the BMJ which shows that rudeness can distract medical teams and draw their attention away from crucial tasks...
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