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SGEM#445: Why Can’t We Be Friends – Conflict in Emergency Medicine

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

She co-founded FOAMcast and is a pulmonary embolism and implementation science researcher. Dr. Westafer serves as the Social Media Editor and a research methodology editor for the Annals of Emergency Medicine. Such conflicts hinder cohesive teamwork and decision-making, potentially compromising patient safety.

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The ‘Hidden C’

Don't Forget the Bubbles

In such situations, ‘soft skills’ such as teamwork, compassionate leadership, strong interpersonal communication, and psychological safety are essential. Nonetheless, research has consistently shown that healthcare environments demonstrate higher-than-average levels of workplace incivility. Journal of General Internal Medicine.