Diplomacy in a hierarchy – podcast
Tips for approaching a difficult conversation with a senior hospital colleague
Podcast references
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Johnson H, Kimsey D. Patient Safety: Break the Silence. AORN J. 2012; 95(5):591–601.
Maguire P, Pitceathly C. Dealing with Strong Emotions and Difficult Personalities. In: Macdonald E, editor. Difficult Conversations in Medicine. Oxford: Oxford University Press; 2004.
Ridge R. Mastering Interest-Based Negotiations. Nurs Manage. 2015; 46(10):53–5.
Rowe L, Morris-Donovan B, Watts I. General Practice – A Safe Place: Tips and Tools. The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners; 2011.
Strange Khursandi D. When Bad Things Happen. In: Cyna A, Andrew M, Tan S, Smith A, editors. Handbook of Communication in Anaesthesia and Critical Care. Oxford: Oxford University Press; 2011. p. 143–55.
Taylor Coulter. Managing Conflict in the Workplace. Online source cited 11 November 2015.
Wachs S. Put Conflict Resolution Skills to Work. J Oncol Pract. 2008; 4(1):37–40.
Weller J, Thwaites J, Bhoopatkar H, Hazell W. Are Doctors Team Players, and Do They Need To Be? NZMJ. 2010; 123(1310):109–17.
Related resources
Contemplating competence & care in a crisis: considerations if asked to perform a new medical role. MDA National video, 2020.
Brudenell G. Effective conflict resolution to maintain healthy teams. Defence Update. MDA National; 2016.
Speak up to stop bad behaviour. MDA National; 2018.
