Clinical care teams have evolved to become complex combinations of physicians, physician assistants, advanced practice registered nurses, registered nurses, clinical pharmacists, and more. But from time to time, there may be disagreements with a colleague within medical practice or in any line of health.
Remember that NOT everyone gets along and sometimes you can have disagreements with a colleague
However, sometimes disagreements arise among health personnel. Which is part of human nature for people to have different personalities and styles.
Remember that NOT everyone gets along, and that is fine as long as the clinical care team can function with compassion, respect, efficiency and effectiveness both in their circle and among the patients themselves.
So here’s how to deal with an annoying colleague in medical practice according to Glassdoor and Indeed.
Stay positive
First, a worker who can maintain a positive attitude and outlook despite the negativity of an annoying colleague will win, according to an article published by Glassdoor.
Become the proverbial duck and let the annoyance slip away. You can’t control the behavior of your coworkers, but you can control your reaction. Do your best not to let negativity get you down and distract you from work.
Stay focused on the tasks in front of you and resolve to do the best possible job for your patients and their team.
Be assertive
If someone is making your work life difficult, gather your courage and speak up, suggests an article published by Indeed.
“By sharing how they make you feel, use the language ‘I’ to better understand your perspective. Using the language ‘you’ can make it difficult for them to accept responsibility for their actions, ”the authors wrote. For example, you could say, “I find your behavior makes it difficult for me to concentrate,” instead of “The way you act is irritating.”
Seek their perspective
Take the time to find out why a coworker you disagree with sees things the way they do. “Sometimes knowing the perspective of a challenging coworker can make it easier to relate to them,” the Indeed article continued. “
After getting to know them better, you may find that their backgrounds and life experiences shape their behavior and point of view. Although he deserves to be treated with respect, this information can help you understand the way they see things. “
Turn the other cheek
Although it can happen rarely, sometimes a difficult colleague will try to challenge you. Although the comments can be irritating, infuriating, or hurtful, it’s best to stay calm, smile, and walk away.
By surrendering and defending yourself, you are playing their game. Instead, by ignoring their pleas, the colleague is likely to give up.
Practice avoidance
This technique works with colleagues with whom you don’t interact as much. Although avoidance may seem like the easiest way out, it is effective. Limit your interactions with an annoying colleague when you can. And when you interact, be respectful and convey only what is necessary in a courteous manner.
Find common ground
Sometimes an annoying colleague is just a friend or at least a tolerable acquaintance in disguise. Finding a common area might help, maybe try to find a mutual adoration for the local store or devotion to a sports team. This could make a difference and you will be surprised how shared interests can open doors.
Lastly, according to the Forbes article. You can ask these questions to help decide if you want to take your complaint to Human Resources:
- If you are simply bothered by an irritating comment or behavior from a coworker, try speaking politely but directly to your colleague.
- If you are having a hard time getting along with a co-worker or are trying to find your place on the team, bring your concerns to your manager or practice supervisor.
- If the situation is so dire that you don’t want to come to work, you’re crying at your desk, or you can’t do your job, go to Human Resources.
- If a coworker touches you inappropriately, threatens you, or exhibits dangerous or harassing behavior, contact Human Resources immediately.
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