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Nudging Physicians Toward Team-Based Care
Despite the the traditional doctor-first attitude that imbues the healthcare workflow, leadership can successfully re-engineer clinical care processes by engaging all members of the care team.
Atul Gwande wrote that physicians are trained to behave like cowboys - independent, autonomous, even arogant. But today, he goes on to say, we need pit crews. The image is relevant - unless there is consequence for behavior that is not in the patient's best interest, the transition to pit crews will be delayed.