physician behavior

June 19, 2019

Patients of surgeons with higher reports of unprofessional behaviors are more likely to suffer complications

Patients of surgeons with higher numbers of reports from co-workers about unprofessional behavior are significantly more likely to experience complications during or after their operations, researchers from Vanderbilt University Medical Center reported June 19.

By Bill Snyder
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
February 12, 2015

Survey tool helps assess physician behavior training

Professional behavior specialists at Vanderbilt University Medical Center are using a new survey tool to determine the effectiveness of training courses to help physicians correct disruptive workplace behavior.

By VUMC News and Communications