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As a surgeon, I’ve seen firsthand how critical teamwork is in the operating room. But today, I’m speaking out about something that doesn’t get talked about enough: disrespect toward nurses and staff in high-stress surgical environments. Recently, I witnessed a moment that made my heart drop — a surgeon belittled a nurse in front of the entire team and called her “stupid” for a simple error. This kind of behavior is not just unprofessional — it’s dangerous.

🧠 The science is clear:
According to a 2019 study published in BMJ Quality & Safety, when medical staff experience rudeness or verbal abuse, their diagnostic and procedural performance drops by up to 52%. Another study in The Joint Commission Journal found that communication breakdowns and disruptive behavior were involved in over 70% of sentinel events.

💬 In other words, when a nurse is belittled — especially in a place as high-stakes as the OR — it creates a ripple effect that can compromise patient safety, staff retention, and morale.

🚨 And here’s the reality:
Nurses are not “assistants” to surgeons — they are clinical experts. They are the eyes, ears, and backbone of the OR. When we talk about saving lives, we are not doing it alone. It takes a united team, and psychological safety — the belief that you can speak up without being punished or humiliated — is a non-negotiable part of that.

This video is a call to action for every physician, nurse, tech, and hospital leader: we cannot tolerate toxic hierarchies or abuse of power in healthcare.

If you’ve ever felt silenced, disrespected, or ignored in the OR, I see you. We must lead with both skill and humanity.

👉 Drop your stories or thoughts in the comments — let’s make this a conversation the medical community can no longer ignore.

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