A policy for dealing with disruptive doctors

Hospitals are usually extremely tolerant of abusive behavior by physicians and health care professionals, which frequently is occasioned by stressful situations, but they must develop written policies for behavioral standards to prevent the risk of litigation. Intervention or discipline when inconsistent disciplinary action occurs can lead to discrimination lawsuits unless there are written policies to prevent these measures. Hospitals must have board of director approval of behavioral policies, incorporate them in medical staff bylaws and ensure that all personnel are aware of and understand what constitutes abusive or disruptive behavior.
The often stressful situations encountered by physicians and other health care professionals in a hospital environment can generate emotional outbursts and other forms of abusive behavior that would be considered [...]