Nobody likes a bully, and as we all know, bullies can come in many shapes and sizes. In the healthcare setting, bullying is a disruptive behavior that threatens the safety and well-being of both patients and staff.
The term “benchmark” originates from the chiseled horizontal marks surveyors made in stone structures, into which an angle-iron was placed to form a “bench” for a leveling rod for accurate future use. The meaning came from a long tract of level, elevated land called a bench. More recently, this...
Since only 12% of U.S. adults are considered to be highly proficient in health literacy—the ability to find, understand, and use health information—physicians should not assume patients understand what they’re being told. Overuse of medical terminology can further inhibit patients’ ability to...
"People don't realize the importance of a mentor. Somebody who really believes in you or somebody who is committed to you ... these are critical people who really model your life."
Only 20% of physicians feel engaged with the organization they work for, according to a survey conducted by athenahealth. The 2016 Physician Leadership and Engagement Index asked physicians to answer three questions about their institutions: whether the organization inspires them to go above and...
