Surgeons and Professionalism: Where We Are and Where We Need to Go.

J Am Coll Surg

From the Department of Surgery, University of Chicago Medicine, Chicago, IL.

Published: September 2022

AI Article Synopsis

  • Surgeons are seen as decisive and confident, but they can also be viewed as harsh and unprofessional.
  • Unprofessional behavior is linked to surgeon distress and burnout, making it a significant issue.
  • It's essential to address both the behaviors and the underlying stressors to protect the future of the surgical profession.

Article Abstract

Surgeons are famously decisive, assertive, and confident. Unfortunately, we also often have a reputation for being blunt, harsh, and unprofessional. Unprofessional behaviors are unacceptable, and we believe that they are a symptom of surgeon distress and burnout. Unprofessional behaviors should be prevented, but equally importantly, so should the stressors that drive them. This is critically important for the future of our profession.

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