TO: to all Toxic Physicians
FROM: All Non-physician Providers
SUBJECT: Your Condescending Attitudinal Behavior
DATES: Continually for the past Five Decades
It has been far too long that we have avoided this important discussion. One that's paramount to our working relationship and vital to the survivability of our strained relationship, both in and out of the OR.
So let's clear the air...shall we. Please, allow me/us the opportunity to bring to your attention the root of the problem as succinctly as I/we possibly can make in a calm and reasoned manner while being free of any patient or work-related stressors.
Now that we have your undivided attention in this matter, we would like to point out your difficulty to relate professionally when you are sarcastic, condescending or plain rude when directing patient care activities. This outdated non-trusting paternalistic attitude & transactional behavior not creates tension and fosters animosity between you and the team of healthcare professionals but hospital administrators as well. We do realize the burden of responsibilities that rest on your shoulders are significant. However, pause and reflect for a moment on the fact that your unrecognized incivility will not only turn away your colleagues, & all other ancillary medical staff, but your patient & family as well.
So please, consider amending your ways by becoming a more tolerant and inclusive provider. By graciously dealing and addressing this personality shortcoming as best as you can you will find yourself more at ease being the "captain of the ship", making it again a more enjoyable role in your career.
It's time to discard this antiquated practice model and reap the benefits of inter-professional inclusivity and understanding. Implementing this new paradigm will be less taxing in all your dealings.
Greatly appreciated now and in the future,
The Healthcare team.
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