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Difficult Patients: Why They're That Way and How to Handle Them
Cindy Mehallow / Monster Contributing Writer
They complain, criticize, shout, swear and may even try to hit you. Difficult patients are an unfortunate fact of life in healthcare. But knowing how to identify, understand and respond to them can make your work life safer and less stressful.