dharmanurse

After this, the most responsible thing is the Spay/Neuter Clinic for the mother.

This is another thing: when doctors are irritated or sarcastic when we call them. And why do we call them? Because we need to clarify an order due to the doctor's abominable, illegible handwriting, or because the order was incomplete or written with a mistake, which we have caught. Or perhaps we have a legitimate question about the care of THEIR patient. But why do they continue to do it? Because we let them.

Thank you all for your comments. Now let's see if, by working together, nurses can do something about it!

I am currently reading a book on nursing careers that talks about "the disruptive behavior of doctors." I'm sure we all have stories! Can you tell me of ways in which doctors' behaviors have made your job harder? The pundits talk about ways to improve health care. Well, one thing that would really make a huge difference: changing doctors' behaviors.