Surgeons have a lot on their minds when they are performing a surgery. But unfortunately, one thing often not on their minds is the importance of being professional toward their fellow colleagues. When a surgeon does not behave in a professional manner toward colleagues, this can lead to mistakes being made that could lead to injuries for patients. If you were injured after undergoing surgery, and the surgeon mistreated his or her colleagues, this may factor into your lawsuit. 

Disrespect Leads to Miscommunication

Out of disrespect, a surgeon might communicate with his or her colleagues in a manner that is not clear. This can lead to colleagues making mistakes and may lead to a patient becoming injured.

When a patient is treated with disrespect, he or she may be less willing to speak up when an issue emerges. Sometimes, the issue that emerges can cause an injury to the patient that can cause a lawsuit.

Some Surgeons Don't Behave Professionally

There are some surgeons who will fail to follow through with professional responsibilities. For example, a physician may refuse to offer a colleague a break and cause him or her to make a mistake when unable to perform duties properly.

Some surgeons will engage in unsafe behavior. They may not follow the professional standards that are necessary to minimize the risk of injuring patients. When a practice is not engaged in professional behavior, it is much more likely that the patient will experience complications after the surgery.

Rudeness Hurts Patients

Surgeons who are rude to their coworkers also may be rude to their patients. The surgery is not the only part of a patient's recovery process, but the surgeon's bedside manner's can also play a role in your health and well being.

Contact a Personal Injury Attorney

If you believe that you were the victim of poor professional conduct by a surgeon, contact a personal injury lawyer, such as Jack W Hanemann, P.S., who may guide you through the process and potentially represent you in court. While the conventional view of lawsuits is that they are handled in the courtroom, the majority of lawsuits are actually settled out of court. 

When you witness a surgeon behaving in an unprofessional manner toward his or her colleagues, this is a factor that may be brought up to your personal attorney. Then, you can discuss whether this should be a part of your case and be used to prove negligence.