By use of incident reports, nursing staff repeatedly report a physician for yelling at patients and their families. This action by the nurses is grounds for the physician to claim that his good name is damaged or defamed.

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The repeated reporting of the physician's behavior through incident reports could be seen as damaging or defaming his reputation, as it portrays him in a negative light. However, if the reports are accurate and documented, then the nurses have a duty to report the physician's behavior in the interest of patient safety and well-being. The physician may have grounds to challenge the allegations, but the nurses are fulfilling their duty to report potential safety concerns.

By Use of Incident Reports, Nursing Staff Repeatedly Report a Physician