Power in the ICU: awareness and change
Van der Hoeven, J.G.
Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Geneeskunde 160: D1215
2016
ISSN/ISBN: 1876-8784 PMID: 28074739 Document Number: 686796
- Power is a charged issue but, when executed with integrity, a potent instrument to improve quality of care.- Execution of power has various manifestations, which have an important effect on several aspects of the care process including the doctor-patient relationship, primary responsible physician and the relationship with other team members.- Abuse of power is a source of conflicts and may also result in emotional exhaustion and burnout.- Various measures may stimulate the appropriate use of power.