[Dr.Nurse2b]

Originally Posted by Thunderwolf

And just as a side note, many nurses do understand in some way the rigors and stress that physicians must face....they really do...especially in the hospital setting/medical educational setting. And I have been friends with many a physician who have left their practice or even the medical field all together because of the stress. As a previous psychiatric nurse, I have witnessed and been supportive to both nurse and physician coming in for inpatient treatment for depression, substance, bipolar disorder, et cetera. Again, the days of out of control doctors are becoming less and less. Why?....because I think it eventually hits the facilities pocketbook....because patients see it and switch docs or don't return. I understand being therapeutic or taking a therapeutic stance with a patient or family member....but, it begs beyond the call of duty to deescalate a physician on a routine basis who clearly has personal issues. Again, this is happening less and less...and I am truly grateful in seeing this trend in the newer physicians.

"I'm ****** off at your because you're ****** off at me"...

At the core...aren't we all like this?

We all want to be accepted by our peers and by people in general. I have met docs that are wound up like a top and fly off the handle often...

I am the first person to suggest a hickory stick but as I get older I am starting to realize that perhaps my mother was right when she told me..."You get more flies with honey".

I still keep my stick handy but you must agree -- DOCS -- that a charming nurse - male or female - is hard to resist. They can yell all they want at me but eventually they will feel bad about themselves...its just natural...we all want to be loved and accepted by everyone...even doctors.

I've barked at one or two doctors maybe once or twice...they were shocked and I felt really bad afterwards...I have to believe they react the same way.

And for those who don't want to be loved...I got me a nice hickory stick for you! Just kidding...

[embarrasingfield]

Hey I'll respond too. I'm not a male nurse but I like them. I agree with another poster(s): I can see no possible benefit in tolerating such behavior from anyone. Its funny sometimes; I am a petite woman and known for being laid back (contrary to some of my posts on here.) So when I've been new to an area, physicians sometimes get a little confused about respecting me. But they always learn, right away.

Mos of them are respectful to start with. Then they learn to trust me and they are even better. The few that have been obnoxious, generally i repeat what I am saying, more matter of factly. If that doesn't work, I do it again. I usually am hoping others are in earshot, becasue I enjoy letting them look as stupid as they are acting. Almost everytime, they realize I am there to help, and am actually helping them at that moment, and they will calm down and thank me for the help.

I have never had one single physician be rude to me twice. It isn't necessary anywhere.

[dialysisguy]

never been yelled at

[NexLvlDad]

It helps to be 6 ft and 200 lbs. It also help to know what you are talking about.