The Five Fundamentals of Civility for Physicians
Ontario Medical Association
Civility is defined as polite or courteous behaviour. Acts of incivility can lead to experiences of stress, burnout, anxiety and depression. In this Ontario Medical Association resource, learn about the five fundamentals of civility: respect others and yourself, be aware, communicate effectively, take good care of yourself and be responsible.
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