How Pathologists Can Navigate the Gray Zones of Unprofessional Behavior

Unprofessional behaviors may occur at any level in any organization and can compromise workplace morale as well as patient care. In fact, unprofessional or unethical behaviors are among the most common reasons for disciplinary action taken by licensing boards and professional organizations. In this CAPcast interview, Dr. Suzanne Powell discusses some common examples of unprofessional behavior, some approaches to responding to such behavior, and how to navigate sensitive issues of discrimination and privacy. Dr. Powell is Vice Chair of pathology at Houston Methodist, as well as Education Director of the AP/CP Residency Program. Dr. Powell will be joined by Dr. Ronald Domen in teaching a CAP18 course entitled “Vignettes in Ethics and Professionalism: A Case-Based Discussion” on Tuesday, Oct. 23 at from 3:30pm-5:30pm. To register for CAP18, please visit www.capannualmeeting.org.