In 2004, Dr. Lawrence Huntoon wrote an editorial (in the Journal of American Physicians and Surgeons Volume 9 Number 3 Fall 2004) expressing concern about the potential abuse of ‘disruptive physician’ clauses being added to many medical staff Bylaws. Below the fold is my updated version of the poem (Memo to the Disruptive Physician) included in his editorial.
Memo to the Disruptive Physician
Oh how we strive
For quality high,
For health
And most of all safety.
But a word to the wise:
Reproof we despise
And outspoken physicians:
We hate thee.
So feel free to opine,
But note we define
All critics
As never constructive.
Coordination is swell.
Cooperation as well.
But not
Collaborative action.
Ideas that are new,
Or perspectives from you
Are tagged
As simply eruptive.
And so we shall see
A new organizational tree
Where input
Is largely obstructed.
And if you pursue
Expressing your view,
Expect to be
Labeled disruptive.