Ther is an interesting article in today's New York Times, "Arrogant, Abusive and Disruptive — and a Doctor"  .  According to the article:
Recent studies suggest that such behavior contributes to medical mistakes, preventable complications and even death.
A survey of health care workers at 102 nonprofit hospitals from 2004 to 2007 found that 67 […]

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