Table 3.
Guidelines for civil behaviour
| John Hopkins Rules of Civility that are applicable to the operating room112 | The Ontario Medical Association’s fundamentals of civility113 |
|---|---|
| • Acknowledge others: their presence, worth and effort | • Respect others and yourself |
| • Respect others’ opinions, time, space (physical & emotional) | • Be aware |
| • Speak kindly | • Communicate effectively |
| • Respectfully assert yourself | • Take good care of yourself |
| • Don’t blame | • Be responsible |
| • Keep it down |