##  [Workplace Incivility](/workplace-incivility) 

  ##  [Workplace Incivility](https://health.quantumdictionary.io/workplace-incivility-0) 

  

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Definition

Low-intensity, ambiguous or disrespectful behaviours in the clinical workplace—such as interrupting, curt responses, dismissive gestures or ignoring—that violate norms of respect and professional boundary maintenance and, when repeated, erode team functioning and safety culture.