Re: Crossing Cultural Boundaries
CharlieRU_at_aol.com
Fri, 18 Jul 1997 03:00:11 -0400 (EDT)
Jan,
Interesting comparison. I am amazed that the human body has changed
little in thousands of years but medicine has changed immensely. Technology
has had an impact but still the medical profession is based upon crisis
containment, a reactive endeavor. Surgeons still have difficulty
understanding their equipment and even less understanding of the "crew"
around them. Human team errors occur. Whereas aviation is an active endeavor,
staying ahead of the 8-ball. And we seem to have the same error categories:
understanding the equipment and each other. I wonder if the similarities may
be the results of the culturally "valued position" of pilots and physicians?
I heard of a productive surgeon that generates lots of revenue for the
hospital but noone wants to work with him because he always asks the nurses
what color is their underwear. A client of mine informed me of this and
asked for my input.
I said fire him. They won't be able to settle the law suits once they are
filled. Just like airlines can't afford the results of a (Tony Kern defined)
rogue pilot.
Interesting....
Charlie Russell