Department of Medical Education
GE 30
| TOPIC: |
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Resident Physician/Attending Physician Clinical Disagreement
Policy for Residents |
| PURPOSE: |
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To provide resident physicians with a procedure for resolution
of clinical disagreements with attending physicians in which, in the opinion
of the resident, there is a significant potential for serious patient harm. |
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Procedure
| Step1 |
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A disagreement or concern should engender a
professional discussion among the individuals immediately involved (for
example: between the resident and the ordering attending). This conversation
may clarify both positions and result in problem resolution. This should
include, when appropriate, consultation with the Senior Resident/Chief Resident
(as applicable). |
| Step2 |
If the resident is not satisfied with the results of Step 1, he/she should
bring the issue to the attending physician of record (if different from
the ordering attending).
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| Step3 |
If the resident is not satisfied with the results of Step 2, he/she should
bring the issue to the Program Director (of the resident's home program)
or directly to the Chairmen of the Department in which the resident is
rotating.
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Approved by Education and Research Committee 06/20/01
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