Here are some examples of disruptive physician behavior to help you can recognize a disruptive physician:

1. Making disparaging remarks

2. Losing temper and public scenes of anger

3. Using intimidation or shaming and humiliating others

4. Inability to tolerate feedback or even listen to comments

5. Making unrealistic demands on other healthcare workers or peers

6. Making inappropriate comments to other staff or patients

7. Demonstrating passive aggressive behavior such as not returning phone calls

8. Ignoring requests from hospital administration