Effective staff management

It's extremely important for physicians-leaders in the practice-to set the general parameters of the human resources department, such as issues of fairness and adequate compensation,” says New Hampshire oncologist Denis B. Hammond, MD. “Physicians need to make sure that nothing in the practice is perceived as a hostile work environment, that people feel valued, and that there is an effort to enhance their skill set-both knowledge and interpersonal skills.” Hammond began practicing with one other oncologist 30 years ago, and his group has now grown to include 10 oncologists practicing at five sites.