Update...surprising apology from MD

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In March I posted about being yelled at by an MD. Not only once...but she came back to the unit to yell at me again and called a couple hours later to continue her rant.

https://allnurses.com/forums/f8/upset-about-being-yelled-md-long-288246.html#post2710934

Well, much to my surprise, she apologized to me today. Four months later...but, better late than never. She said I got the brunt of something I should not have. She said she has felt bad since because in retrospect she knows everything I did was right and that I was ensuring our patient's safety. She admitted her wrong and said she should have never spoken to me like that.

To say the least, my co-workers and I were shocked!! The charge RN today was the same as that day and I had to nearly pick her chin up off the ground!!

I am content with her apology. I actually have a new-found respect for her... takes a big person to accept fault and apologize, especially months later when everything has been "forgotten"

I guess I have to stop chanting "Dr.____ is mean!" every time I see her (her name rhymes with mean).:chuckle

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Specializes in Cardiac Nursing, ICU.

i guess i have to stop chanting "dr.____ is mean!" every time i see her (her name rhymes with mean).:chuckle

[color=#a0522d]lol, queen mean!! well, i am glad that you were able to experience that side of this doctor. what a delight...they actually do have a conscience!!!

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Wow, this is the first time I read your original post. You handled that really well! :yeah:

I'm glad she finally apologized. I've found that a lot of "difficult" people, once you have had some kind of conflict with them and then resolved the conflict, they tend to really respect and trust you. You will probably be her favorite nurse now. LOL

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Specializes in ED, ICU, PACU.

I am content with her apology. I actually have a new-found respect for her... takes a big person to accept fault and apologize, especially months later when everything has been "forgotten"

I certainly have to agree with you; and, would like to add, that she obviously respects you, too.

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WOW!!!! I am happy for you. that is amazing that she apologized, especially this late.

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A new beginning, huh? Congrats and I wish you all the best.

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Just curious, how did you reply to her apology? I've always had a hard time knowing what to say when someone apologizes.

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Specializes in ICU.

good for you....never too late i suppose. keep in mind always, you did the right thing, despite how the doc reacted. sticks and stones but you got to sleep good at night knowing you did the right thing for you patient. :yeah:

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That is impressive. Good for you, and for her!

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Just curious, how did you reply to her apology? I've always had a hard time knowing what to say when someone apologizes.

I thanked her for the apology and told her it meant a lot to me. We were actually discussing what happened for about 5-10 minutes.

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