chairperson . Further interventions can include an apology directly addressing the problem , a letter of admonition , a final written warning , or corrective action pursuant to the medical staff bylaws , if the behavior is or becomes disruptive . The use of summary suspension should be considered only where the physician ’ s disruptive behavior presents an i mminent danger to the health of any individual . At any time rehabilitation may be recommended . If there is reason to believe inappropriate or disruptive behavior is due to illness or im pairment , the m atter may be evaluated a nd managed confidentially according to the established procedures of the m edical staff ’ s Health and Wellbeing Comm ittee ( or equivalent committee ).
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