A GOOD DOCTOR

In nothing do men more nearly approach the Gods than in giving health to men. (Cicero)

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What is a DOCTOR?
a licensed medical practitioner a person, especially a physician, dentist, or veterinarian, trained in the healing arts and licensed to practice one duly licensed to practice medicine; a member of the medical profession; a physician.

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What makes a good doctor?

Academic credentials and training: important but doesn't necessarily make a good doctor. High-to-brilliant intellect: important but doesn't necessarily make a good doctor. High social standing: important but doesn't necessarily make a good doctor. Having a booming practice (therefore the doctor MUST be good): possibly important but doesn't necessarily make a good doctor.

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Keeping up and attending medical education and update courses: important but doesn't necessarily make a good doctor.

Being sincere and caring: important but doesn't necessarily make a good doctor.

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So

what makes a
GOOD DOCTOR ?

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A GOOD DOCTOR: has good training keeps current in what he does focuses on his patient gives professionally adequate time for his case is reasonably caring is as thorough as professionally needed is trustworthy

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He exhibits: common sense wisdom decisiveness, though being willing to admit to it when stumped. He is willing to direct you to second or other opinions or specialists.

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GOOD DOCTORS are: Good diagnosticians Competent at selecting and administering treatment Able to communicate clearly and appropriately the condition Good at clarifying and guiding his patient through a complicated treatment schedule

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What is

the patients view

on

GOOD DOCTORS?

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A study from the Netherlands found that patients gave much higher priority to sufficient consultation time, availability of appointments on short notice, and being given detailed information about their illness. Patients' ratings of doctors interpersonal skills are strongly related to trust.

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TRUST is very important, but it does not equate to BLIND FAITH. Sick people need: Empathy Support Reassurance, all essential features of a therapeutic relationship, but they also need honest information about their condition, options for treatment, and clinicians who listen to their concerns and preferences.

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CHOOSING A DOCTOR
There are a number of things to consider when deciding which doctor to seek care from: The doctor's qualifications Patient satisfaction Outcome Location of office

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Choosing A Doctor

Office location 26% References Office location References 43% Outcome 13% Outcome Place of work Look

Look 2%

Place of work 16%

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No matter on what criteria one may decide to aproach a certain physician, one must keep in mind that the entire evolution of his condition depends on the rightiousness of his choice. Most importantly, one must aknowledge that regarding doctors there is always more than meets the eye.

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QUALITIES OF A GOOD DOCTOR . . .

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1. Sense of responsibility
A strong sense of responsibility is the character quality that keeps you going even when you are tired, and helps you to go the extra mile, for the sake of your patients. It makes you do the right thing even if it involves sacrifice, without ulterior motives, even when no one else is looking.

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2. Compassion and empathy

It is a quality that brings forth dedication to the patient, but rather than from a sense of duty, it comes from genuine sense of concern.

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3. Professionalism

The quality that ensures that the patient's rights, autonomy, modesty and privacy is respected at all times.

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4. Fund of knowledge

It is only possible to diagnose condition that you know about. However, medicine is a rapidly advancing field and is not possible to know everything in medicine, and this is where a referral/consult is appropriate.

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5. Modesty
Arrogance, pride and overconfidence are dangerous qualities for a physician. Modesty helps us recognize not just our strengths but also our weaknesses. It helps us realize that we are not God, despite dealing daily with life and death. It allows us to understand our limitations, to be humble enough to ask for help and make the appropriate referral/consult.

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6. Clinical acumen and judgment The ability to sort through the patient history, picking up the pertinent details, examining the patient and obtaining the appropriate data to come up with a diagnosis. Also knowing when to intervene, when to treat, or when to just observe and do nothing ,is a skill that you learn with time and experience.

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7. Communication skills and bedside manners

Communication plays an important role in medicine, whether it be interacting with patients, colleagues or the lay public. The ability to give bad news, counsel, comfort, discuss treatment options and alternatives, is as important as establishing the diagnosis. Without good communication with their physicians, patients are more likely to go 'doctor shopping' and be non-compliant with their medication.

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In conclusion, being a good doctor is more than just board scores and strong academics. It also involves the right attitude, aptitude, character, commitment, demeanor and, above all, a heart of service.

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REMEMBER!!!
As PATIENT you have RESPONSABILITIES too!!!
You are part of your treatment team, so you must be forthcoming and honest about your feelings,beliefes, and opinions, and communicate them effectively to your doctor. You must ask questions when you are unsure about something. It is your doctor's responsibility to answer ALL of your questions.

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