Tuesday, April 15, 2008

Community, Collegeality, Communication

What is often lacking today in our professional lives in a sense of community. When I first started practice in 1983, physicians would meet daily in the cafeteria and spend time talking about practice, patients and family. Although this type of interaction still occurs in the Doctor's lounge, many of the younger physician are not part of this socialization. With the stress level that exists in medical practice, mutual support among colleagues is essential.

The goal of our medical staff leadership is to create a environment where all physicians feel comfortable and supported. Through improved and more consistent communication, we will move closer to accomplishing this result. Please feel free to share your thoughts and ideas with your department chairman, vice chairman, medical director and your officers of the medical staff. especially me!!! BL

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