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“Disruptive” doctors are often found to be perfectionists, agency reports

BMJ 2011; 342 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.d876 (Published 08 February 2011) Cite this as: BMJ 2011;342:d876

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Re:Disruptive or discrepancy?

Given the amount of managerial pseudo science in the NHS it should
come as no surprise that conscientious doctors get frustrated at times.

That is not to say that unacceptable outbursts should be tolerated,
but I suspect that simply expressing mild disappointment and frustration
with poor management decisions is enough to be labelled a trouble maker.

If you don't want to die on the cross then don't complain.

Competing interests: No competing interests

11 February 2011
Richard Bartley
Physiotherapist
NHS