The effects of physicians’ appearances and behaviors on patient care

This week, read about a new study that found out how patients and their families perceive physicians’ abilities based on the physicians’ outward appearance. It turns out that a lot of patients still prefer to see physicians wearing that white coat! There’s also a great story this week about hospitals that are making a great effort to address disruptive behavior from physicians.

Don’t forget that the live webcast Taking Peer Review from Punitive to Positive: Creating a Physician Performance Improvement Culture will be next Tuesday. Registration is still open. You should also check out the Greeley hospital and medical staff leader seminars taking place this June; more information can be found below.

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