The Invisible Cut: Incivility's Silent Toll on Healthcare
Do doctors and nurses get along? Does it even matter? The answer could be costing lives.
Dr. Samuel DeMaria Jr., a leading voice in patient safety, fearlessly exposes how everyday disrespect—from the "hip check" in the OR to the cutting remark in the hallway—fractures teams, cripples communication, and directly threatens those we're sworn to heal. The Invisible Cut is a vital, unforgettable reckoning, demanding we confront this silent danger and build a culture of profound professional respect before it's too late.
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Beyond the headlines of medical marvels, a silent epidemic is costing lives: the insidious power of incivility. This book reveals how microaggressions, dismissive attitudes, and toxic hierarchies aren't just unpleasant—they are direct pathways to medical error, burnout, and preventable harm.
A vital, game-changing book that patients, providers and hospital leaders need to read immediately.
Drawing on decades of frontline experience and rigorous research, Dr. DeMaria offers groundbreaking insights into incivility's true cost and, more importantly, a practical, actionable blueprint for transformation. You will learn to:- Identify the subtle forms of incivility that undermine patient safety.- Understand the psychological toll of disrespect on individuals and teams.- Implement concrete strategies for fostering a culture of profound respect.- Navigate and overcome the inevitable resistance to change.
About the Author
Samuel DeMaria Jr., MD, isn't just a Professor and Vice Chair for Research in Anesthesiology; he's a veteran of the healthcare trenches, a leader who has witnessed firsthand the silent erosion of respect in medicine. From his early days as a Chief Resident at Mount Sinai to steering departments, residency programs, and even a liver transplantation division, Dr. DeMaria has spent decades immersed in the complex dynamics of clinical environments.Driven by a profound commitment to patient safety and professional well-being, his groundbreaking research on perioperative outcomes, simulation-based education, and performance has informed over 100 publications and several textbooks. This book isn't just theory; it's the culmination of his life's work – a fierce, data-driven call for civility, born from an unwavering belief that a culture of respect is the foundation of truly excellent healthcare.
