Patients who harass physicians: 5 behaviors doctors should be aware of. medtwitter healthcareworkers
Determine what other psychiatric disorders the patient may be experiencing, such as depression or anxiety.Focus on psychosocial problems instead of the concerns.Some patients may continually compliment their doctor's looks or ask for dates. They engage in flirtatious banter and may cross the lines in subtle ways.
Refer the patient to another provider if there's a change in behavior that warrants psychiatric care.A patient may be angry because they don't feel well, are in pain, or are unhappy with their health situation. They may threaten the physician or become verbally abusive. It's important to remember that these patients can become violent. If you are feeling that you are in danger, leave the exam room. You may wish to return with another physician, or dismiss the patient from your practice. You must get out of harm's way if you sense danger.Refrain from yelling or using inflammatory language, even if the patient is doing so.Take time to debrief and decompress after an encounter with a harassing patient.
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