The dos and don'ts of conducting fair hearings
Medical Staff Briefing, June 1, 2008
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Hospital labs have a sterile environment in which to determine whether a patient has sickle cell anemia, and the outcome is typically straightforward. However, medical staffs do not have such a sterile environment to determine physician competence, and the outcome is often not crystal clear.
Generally, every member of your medical staff has the right to a fair hearing if they are accused of unprofessional behavior or technical incompetence, but ensuring a truly fair process can be difficult. MSB has highlighted some key dos and don’ts to help make your fair hearing process just that—fair.
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