Surgeons Rude to Patients May Pose Problem In Operating Room

Surgeons Rude to Patients May Pose Problem In Operating Room
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The Associated Press
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Surgeons who are rude to patients and others may pose a problem in the operating room, according to a study linking unprofessional doctor behavior with infections and other surgery complications.

The researchers say their results show why it’s important to speak up when doctors behave badly.

Surgeons who behave poorly with patients may act the same with their operating room colleagues, leading to distractions, low morale and the potential for preventable medical errors.