[christen13]

I have found that the most effective way to deal with this is to appeal their inflated ego's.
"help me understand........ " Is always a good choice.
"What do you think about .."
"I value your opionon......"
We are the pt's advocate...ears, eyes and VOICE. Getting angry and challenging will only put the MD on the defense and will not help your patient.
Remember why we are their..........not to inflate our own ego's , or to be "right" in the situation, rather to help our patients. We are responsible for THEM.

[rgroyer1RNBSN]

This is how you deal with them - slap them lol

[RYNOBLASTER30]

Originally Posted by Higuchem

Keeping the peace is key but it that is not possible then its time to talk to head nurse of your unit.

When I disagree with a doctor I and need to confront the doctor I typically start my say "Help me to understand .........." I use this when I disagree or not sure why they are giving them drug that may be harmful to the pt.

Just another nurse trying to play doctor.

[RYNOBLASTER30]

Hey, go to a teaching facility. You rarely see that type of inappropriate behavior. The type normally comes from older physicians, not new and younger ones. Just remember, they are made that they are getting older and might die soon. And hopefully, they will be in your care where you can get a little payback.

[AfloydRN]

Just suck it up. Making them angry marks yourself for the future and it's not worth it. If they say something totally of the wall I usually say I'm sorry were you talking to me?

[Silentfoster]

For quality assurance this can be monitored or recorded

[dgudmestad]

Depends on the situation. I have walked away, yelled back, cursed them back, rolled my eyes & shook my head and said things like "Slow down, I can't chart that fast." or "Your mother would be ashamed..." or "How would you like me to chart that?" They have all worked for me at some point or another. Usually if you call them on their behavior once, they straighten up. Of course there are the really slow ones with no hope, regardless.