Checklist Can Help Ensure Appropriate Behavior
So how do you avoid becoming a disruptive physician? Dr. Ritvo and Dr. Harmon have put together some tips to ensure that your behavior is appropriate:
▸ Periodically ask staff, supervisors, and colleagues how you are doing with “teamwork.”
▸ Let your staff know when they are doing a good job.
▸ Praise in public; reprimand in private.
▸ Reprimand the mistake, not the person.
▸ Foster positive and open communication with staff.
▸ Beware of sarcasm, tone of voice, as well as body language.
▸ Set clear and realistic goals for yourself and your staff and make sure that the goals are communicated effectively.
▸ Develop stress reducing techniques.
▸ Humor can be an effective way to cope, but remember what is funny to one person may be offensive to another.
▸ Avoid all sexual comments at the office.
▸ Avoid excessive work hours.
▸ Add balance to your life.
▸ Seek help when needed.