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Canadian Medical Association Journal, Vol 159, Issue 12 1457-1459, Copyright © 1998 by Canadian Medical Association

Holiday Review

The impact of hissy fits in primary care

W. E. Osmun and C. Naugler

BACKGROUND: Hissy fits are experienced by physicians and patients alike, yet their full impact has never been studied before. METHODS: Specially trained researchers observed hissy fits at a clinic over 12 months. They interviewed perpetrators, victims and witnesses and recorded their comments because they had to. RESULTS: Hissy fits were common at the clinic and sometimes escalated to riots. Seasonal variations were endured. INTERPRETATION: Nobody likes this behaviour. Efforts should be made to counsel hissy fitters in channeling their angst in other, more positive ways.


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