The report included responses from 1,671 physicians across more than 29 specialties. The responses were acquired between Jan. 17 and March 21.
Here is how physicians answered the question: “What makes some physicians behave inappropriately?”
Changing times and acceptance of more casual behavior: 52 percent
General personal arrogance: 52 percent
Job-related stress: 49 percent
Personal issues unrelated to work: 49 percent
More demanding patients: 27 percent
Lack of medical school training on social skills: 26 percent
Mental health effects from working during COVID-19: 23 percent
I don’t think any such factors contribute to poor or unprofessional behavior: 5 percent
