here are concerned it will only increase the
EMR documentation backlog and that will
affect the quality of care. I am curious what
your thoughts are about our concerns here,
Mr CEO?"
In particular, do not do any of the following:
· Stand up.
· Raise your voice.
· Furrow your brow.
· Slam your fist on the table, point
you are feeling with a civil tongue just
make sure you have done the work before
the meeting so everyone is aware of your
concerns and feelings.
what comes up for me is frustration. I am
curious about what we can come up with for
a proposal here that could address both of
our concerns."
It is completely appropriate to be seriously
paranoid about documentation of any of
your concerns in a format that could be
shared. Do not send emails, text messages
or messages through your EMR, or leave
voicemails, especially if you are upset and
venting to someone you feel is a trusted
colleague. If you must vent in an email,
write it and then delete it.
an almost 100% risk of those documents or
voicemails falling into the hands of someone
who will label you as the next `disruptive
physician' on staff. This is because it will be
concerns and tone out of context.
understand your energy, tone, body language
and caring for everyone involved especially
patients. There is no way any of that can be
understood through a text, email or voice
message, especially by an administrator
who does not agree with or understand
your position.
with a pattern of hostility towards physicians
and clinical staff, and a habit of bullying with
the `disruptive' label, you will have to decide
whether this is something you will tolerate
or not. You always have the option to vote
with your feet.
Toolkit' to ensure that:
· Your concerns have been heard.
· You gave it your best shot at ensuring
neck and getting in the way of you
finding a more suitable position.