Seven Deadly Sins of a Medical Practice.

J Med Pract Manage

Published: March 2017

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  • The seven deadly sins are a list of vices originating from Christian teachings, including hubris, greed, lust, malicious envy, gluttony, anger, and sloth.
  • The article draws a parallel between these sins and mistakes in medical practice, suggesting that certain behaviors can negatively affect healthcare quality.
  • It emphasizes strategies for physicians and practice managers to address and overcome these "deadly sins" in their professional environment.

Article Abstract

The seven deadly sins, also known as the capital vices or cardinal sins, is a list of vices of Christian origin. They are hubris, greed, lust, malicious envy, gluttony, anger, and sloth. Likewise, there are deadly sins (mistakes) that have a negative impact on the medical practice. This article discusses the deadly sins of a medical practice and what each physician and each practice manager can do to combat those sins or mistakes.

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