VIP syndrome
VIP syndrome is a term used to describe a situation when a perceived VIP uses their status to influence a given professional to make unorthodox decisions under the pressure or presence of the individual.[1][2] The term can be applied to any profession which has relationships with wealthy, famous or powerful clients,[3] particularly medical or airline professions.[1][3]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b Block, A. Jay (1993). "Beware of the VIP Syndrome". Chest. American College of Chest Physicians. 4 (104): 989. PMID 8404234.
- ^ http://journals.lww.com/jonmd/Citation/1964/02000/_the_Vip_Syndrome___A_Clinical_Study_in_Hospital.12.aspx
- ^ Jump up to: a b Bremer, Jack (13 April 2010). "'VIP passenger syndrome' to blame for Polish tragedy". The First Post. Dennis Publishing. Retrieved 14 April 2010.
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