For example, physicians may get frustrated when nurses present information in more detail than they believe is necessary. Nurses may get frustrated when physicians do not seem interested in the information provided. These differences in communication styles can lead to disrespectful behavior.

Do doctors tell nurses what to do?

It is the physician who makes the key decisions about patient medical diagnosis and treatment and issues orders that nurses are expected to follow. Physicians, who in hospitals are not the direct supervisors of nurses, nevertheless wind up often telling nurses what to do.

Are doctors jealous of nurses?

In a recent research study on current experiences of clinical practice, we analysed a fragment of nurses speech via Kleins theory of jealousy. The results revealed that the nurses expressed jealousy at the privilege afforded to doctors.

Who is smarter nurses or doctors?

Nurses are less intelligent and skilled than doctors Many people incorrectly assume that nurses are people who couldnt hack it as doctors or that they arent quite smart enough for a medical degree. This simply isnt true. Your nurse is just as intelligent and just as competent as your physician.