Disruptive behavior in obstetrics: a hidden threat to patient safety

American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Volumn 196, Issue 6, 2007, Pages 587.e1-587.e5

  Veltman, Larry L ^a  

^a PROVIDENCE ST VINCENT MEDICAL CENTER   (United States)

Author keywords

adverse outcomes; disruptive behavior; nursing shortage; patient safety; professional liability

Indexed keywords

ARTICLE; DELIVERY; DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR; HEALTH CARE PERSONNEL; HUMAN; JOB PERFORMANCE; LABOR; NURSING SHORTAGE; OBSTETRICS; PATIENT SAFETY; PRIORITY JOURNAL; QUESTIONNAIRE; UNITED STATES;

EID: 34249691967     PISSN: 00029378     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2007.03.011     Document Type: Article

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