Open AccessA narrative review of the unprofessional behaviors of physicians at workplace
Author(s) -
Nighat Majeed
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
health professions educator journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2664-1151
pISSN - 2664-1143
DOI - 10.53708/hpej.v4i1.123
Subject(s) - psycinfo , narrative , health care , psychology , medicine , dishonesty , duty , medline , family medicine , medical education , social psychology , philosophy , linguistics , political science , law , economics , economic growth , theology
To become an ethical physician and a good professional is the fundamental duty of a doctor. The complaints regarding medical professional behaviors are usually related to doctor practice management, doctor’s manner, medical reports/records, and inappropriate behavior.Objective: This review aims to see the concerning unprofessional behaviors and unethical conduct of physicians toward patients. The literature was reviewed to identify the common unprofessional behaviors among doctors.Methods: A Narrative review was done, and databases explored were PubMed, Google Scholar, PsycINFO, Science direct, ERIC & Pak Medinet. A literature search was done regarding unprofessional behaviors by doctors at the workplace. Selected studies related to professional ethics, unprofessional workplace behaviors by doctors, professionalism, and patient experiences during their treatment were identified.Results: Various items reported as unprofessional behaviors were identified and are classified into five themes: dishonesty, substandardpractice, unethical behavior, disrespect & behaviors related to doctor manners.Conclusion: Unprofessional behaviors are reported in different health care settings. Professionalism holds a central position to fulfillthe expectations of the patients and for addressing disrespectful behaviors.
KEYWORDS: Unprofessional behaviors, Workplace, Physicians