Patient Advocacy Reporting System Archive — Page 1 of 1

Medical staff in surgical gowns and hair coverings work around a patient in a busy hospital trauma room, surrounded by monitoring equipment and overhead surgical lights.

July 7, 2022

Professionalism and patient outcomes

A study of more than 70,000 trauma patients found that those who received care from a service with a high proportion of physicians modeling unprofessional behavior were at a 24% increased risk of death or complications.

By Paul Govern

Cropped view of a healthcare professional wearing blue scrubs with a stethoscope around their neck; the face is not visible.

April 21, 2016

Medical professionals can change their behavior: study

Disrespectful and unsafe behavior by physicians and advanced practice medical professionals can undermine health care teams, but research shows that often a simple conversation to make an individual aware of their action can promote self-reflection and change.

By Jill Clendening