Table 1 The perception and engagement in unprofessional behavior of the participants
Items | Number of Students participating in behavior | Students stating that behavior Is unprofessional | P-Value | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Non-Engagement | Engagement | Non-Engagement | Engagement | ||||||
N | % | N | % | N | % | N | % | ||
1. Lack of maintaining medical dignity in their relationship, talking, dressing | 69 | 40.8 | 100 | 59.2 | 67 | 41.4 | 95 | 58.6 | 0.4 |
2. Denial of any errors, mistakes and wrongdoing | 73 | 43.2 | 96 | 56.8 | 70 | 44.3 | 88 | 55.7 | 0.21 |
3. Dishonest behavior in the workplace | 63 | 37.3 | 106 | 62.7 | 60 | 37.7 | 99 | 62.3 | 0.45 |
4. Failure to comply with clinic regulations and policy | 55 | 32.5 | 114 | 67.5 | 54 | 35.1 | 100 | 64.9 | 0.01* |
5. Having personal conversations or making fun of students, other physicians, peers, or staffing the corridors of the clinic | 52 | 30.8 | 117 | 69.2 | 45 | 29.8 | 106 | 70.2 | 0.29 |
6. Eating or drinking in the hallway of the clinic | 56 | 33.1 | 113 | 66.9 | 55 | 35.7 | 99 | 64.3 | 0.01* |
7. Medical negligence in duties in the clinic setting | 56 | 33.1 | 113 | 66.9 | 54 | 35.3 | 99 | 64.7 | 0.04* |
8. Lack of observance of discipline in medical work | 55 | 32.5 | 114 | 67.5 | 47 | 33.6 | 93 | 66.4 | 0.37 |
9. Lack of commitment to be available and responsive when “on call” | 58 | 34.3 | 111 | 65.7 | 50 | 33.6 | 99 | 66.4 | 0.36 |
10. Failure to perform duties in teamwork | 44 | 26.0 | 125 | 74.0 | 41 | 28.7 | 102 | 71.3 | 0.04* |
11. The use of alcohol or drugs in the workplace | 118 | 69.8 | 51 | 30.2 | 47 | 32 | 10 | 68 | 0.14 |
12. Failure to report the risky and/or inappropriate behavior of a colleague (after approaching the individual) | 52 | 30.8 | 117 | 69.2 | 46 | 32.6 | 995 | 67.4 | 0.17 |
13. Performing procedures without having sufficient skills (without supervision) | 50 | 29.6 | 119 | 70.4 | 48 | 31.6 | 104 | 68.4 | 0.07 |
14. Lack of commitment to continuous learning | 51 | 30.2 | 118 | 69.8 | 46 | 31.9 | 98 | 68.1 | 0.16 |
15. Disregard educational activities (e.g., arriving late to rounds for nonclinical reasons, skipping a lecture or seminars in which attendance is required) | 52 | 30.8 | 117 | 69.2 | 47 | 31.5 | 102 | 68.5 | 0.37 |
16. Lack of self-assessment and refusal to accept and apply constructive critiques | 43 | 25.4 | 126 | 74.6 | 38 | 26.2 | 110 | 73.8 | 0.38 |
17. Lack of equity and fairness in serving patients | 47 | 27.8 | 122 | 72.2 | 43 | 28.1 | 110 | 71.9 | 0.52 |
18. Lack of acceptance of probable health risks him/herself in front of the patient’s | 54 | 32.0 | 115 | 68.0 | 49 | 32.2 | 103 | 67.8 | 0.52 |
19. The lack of bearing difficulty and discomfort in responding to the medical needs of the patients | 62 | 36.7 | 107 | 63.3 | 55 | 35 | 102 | 65 | 0.09 |
20. Play down feelings, needs and wishes of the patient | 55 | 32.5 | 114 | 67.5 | 49 | 31.8 | 105 | 68.2 | 0.35 |
21. Lack of empathy and compassion with patients | 60 | 35.50 | 109 | 64.5 | 56 | 36.4 | 98 | 63.6 | 0.32 |
22. Prefer their interests to the interests of the patient | 62 | 36.7 | 107 | 63.3 | 48 | 36.1 | 85 | 63.9 | 0.45 |
23. Lack of commitment to patient privacy | 73 | 43.2 | 96 | 56.8 | 67 | 44.4 | 84 | 55.6 | 0.26 |
24. Lack of respect for people’s religious and cultural differences | 58 | 34.3 | 111 | 65.7 | 51 | 34.2 | 98 | 65.8 | 0.56 |
25. Addressing patient inappropriately | 40 | 23.7 | 129 | 76.3 | 31 | 22.6 | 106 | 77.4 | 0.32 |
26. Lack of commitment to privacy of the patient-physician relationship | 50 | 29.6 | 119 | 70.4 | 44 | 29.7 | 104 | 70.3 | 0.56 |
27. Not suggesting treatment options to patients who cannot afford them | 53 | 31.4 | 116 | 68.6 | 44 | 31.9 | 94 | 68.1 | 0.46 |
28. Failure to maintain a professional boundary in relation to patients or colleagues | 58 | 34.3 | 111 | 65.7 | 47 | 37.6 | 78 | 62.4 | 0.09 |
29. Failure to introduce yourself and nurses and physician assistants to the patient and his family | 24 | 14.2 | 145 | 85.8 | 17 | 15.5 | 93 | 84.5 | 0.34 |