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11/5/2026

6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Central Time
Zoom

SCCM Webcast None

Professionalism and Civility in the Adult ICU 

Disagreements, differing perspectives, and interpersonal conflict are common in the intensive care unit, particularly when patients are critically ill, prognostic uncertainty is high, or treatment decisions carry significant ethical implications. In these situations, achieving alignment among clinicians and fostering constructive dialogue can be challenging. Differences in communication styles, professional roles, and emotional responses may further complicate team interactions and decision-making.

Despite the frequency of these challenges, the critical care literature offers limited guidance on navigating difficult professional interactions, managing conflict across disciplines, and responding effectively to strong emotions in clinical discussions.

This webcast will explore practical approaches to fostering respectful communication, addressing conflict constructively, and maintaining professionalism in emotionally charged ICU environments. Through case-based discussions submitted by SCCM members and a review of the relevant literature, participants will gain tools to strengthen interprofessional relationships and support effective teamwork in critical care settings.

Learning goals:

  • Discuss examples of conflict in the ICU and situations in which inter-personal disagreements may demand third party involvment.
  • Identify behaviors and language that promote civility and professionalism amongst health care providers in the ICU.
  • Share examples of effective and ineffective communication styles. 
  • Understand the relationship between Professionalism, Civility and Patient Safety and Satisfaction

This webcast is hosted by the Ethics Section.

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