Clinical & Administrative Disagreement: 10 Points on Conducting a Productive Meeting

Here are 10 points on resolving differences of opinion between clinical and administrative leaders during healthcare organization meetings, according to an American College of Physician Executives report.

Advertisement

Processes  
•    Acknowledgement of conflict. Each side recognizes the other’s point of view.
•    Advocacy. Each side expresses an opinion.
•    Inquiry. Each side works to understand the opposing point of view.
•    Validation. Each side affirms an understanding of both opinions.
•    Self-disclosure. Each side shares emotional reactions to an issue.
•    Summary. Each side involved provides a summary of the argument.

Meeting outcomes
•    Individual solution. One person offers a solution.
•    Group consensus. All participants reach a mutual agreement.
•    Tabled. The discussion is put off to a later date.
•    Vote. The issue at hand is put to a vote.

More Articles on Physician Issues:
10 Factors Contributing to Damaged Physician Satisfaction
5 Statistics on Total Pay Package Incentives for Physicians
3 Ways to Manage Physician Practice Staff Performance

At the Becker's 23rd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference, taking place June 11-13 in Chicago, spine surgeons, orthopedic leaders and ASC executives will come together to explore minimally invasive techniques, ASC growth strategies and innovations shaping the future of outpatient spine care. Apply for complimentary registration now.

Advertisement

Next Up in ASC News

Advertisement

Comments are closed.