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[7] [8] For the healthcare worker however, psychological damage such as post-traumatic stress can result, [4] in addition to a decrease in job motivation. [7] Aggression also harms patient care. Rude remarks from patients or their family members can distract healthcare professionals and cause them to make mistakes during a medical procedure. [9]
"Abuse and violence against our healthcare workers is unacceptable," writes A.J. Wilhemi, CEO of the Illinois Health and Hospital Association.
Organizational conflict, or workplace conflict, is a state of discord caused by the actual or perceived opposition of needs, values and interests between people working together. Conflict takes many forms in organizations. There is the inevitable clash between formal authority and power and those individuals and groups affected.
A 40-year experiment conducted by the U.S. Public Health Service withheld standard medical advice and treatment from a poor minority population with an easily treatable disease. The experiment targeted black male farmers who were told they needed to be treated for 'bad blood', [27] but who were, in fact, syphilitic. In addition to many ...
By Jessica Harper Each employee possesses a unique set of attitudes, ideals, and beliefs that may differ from that of their co-workers. Sometimes, these personal differences can lead to conflicts ...
Residents of a skid row hotel resolve a long-running dispute with its owner, the AIDS Healthcare Foundation, over a chronically broken elevator.
A lockout is a work stoppage or denial of employment initiated by the management of a company during a labor dispute. [1] In contrast to a strike, in which employees refuse to work, a lockout is initiated by employers or industry owners.
"The dispute between Dr. Zelman and Cape Cod Hospital/Healthcare has been resolved by those parties to their mutual satisfaction," said a spokesperson for Cape Cod Hospital in a statement ...