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In nothing do men more nearlyapproach the Gods than in giving healthto men. (Cicero)

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What is a DOCTOR?

a licensed medical practitioner

a person, especially a physician,dentist, or veterinarian, trained in thehealing arts and licensed to practice

one duly licensed to practicemedicine; a member of the medicalprofession; a physician.

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What makes a good doctor?Academic credentials and training: importantbut doesn't necessarily make a good doctor.

High-to-brilliant intellect: important butdoesn't necessarily make a good doctor.

High social standing: important butdoesn't necessarily make a good doctor.

Having a booming practice (therefore the doctorMUST be good): possibly important butdoesn't necessarily make a good doctor.

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Keeping up and attending medicaleducation and update courses:important but doesn't necessarilymake 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 trainingkeeps current in what he doesfocuses on his patient

gives professionally adequate timefor his caseis reasonably caring

is as thorough as professionallyneededis trustworthy

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He exhibits: common sense wisdom

decisiveness, though being willingto admit to it when stumped.

He is willing to direct you to secondor other opinions or specialists.

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GOOD DOCTORS are:Good diagnosticiansCompetent at selecting and

administering treatmentAble to communicate clearly andappropriately the condition

Good at clarifying and guiding hispatient through a complicatedtreatment schedule

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Whatis

the patients

view

on

GOOD DOCTORS?

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A study from the Netherlandsfound that patients gave much higherpriority to sufficient consultation time,availability of appointments on shortnotice, and being given detailedinformation about their illness.

Patients' ratings of doctors interpersonal skills are strongly relatedto trust.

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TRUST is very important, but it does

not equate to BLIND FAITH.Sick people need:Empathy

SupportReassurance, all essential features of

a therapeutic relationship, but they

also need honest information abouttheir condition, options fortreatment, and clinicians who listento their concerns and preferences.

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CHOOSING A DOCTORThere are a number of things to considerwhen deciding which doctor to seek carefrom:

The doctor's qualificationsPatient satisfactionOutcome

Location of office

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Choosing A Doctor

References 43%

Office location26%

Outcome 13%

Place of work16%

Look 2%

References

Office location

Outcome

Place of work

Look

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No matter on what criteria one may

decide to aproach a certain physician,one must keep in mind that the entireevolution of his condition depends onthe rightiousness of his choice.

Most importantly, one must

aknowledge that regarding doctorsthere is always more than meets theeye.

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QUALITIESOF

AGOOD DOCTOR . . .

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1. Sense of responsibility

A strong sense of responsibility is thecharacter quality that keeps you goingeven when you are tired, and helps you togo the extra mile, for the sake of yourpatients. It makes you do the right thingeven if it involves sacrifice, withoutulterior motives, even when no one else islooking.

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2. Compassion and empathy

It is a quality that brings forthdedication to the patient, but ratherthan from a sense of duty, it comesfrom genuine sense of concern.

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3. Professionalism

The quality that ensures that thepatient's rights, autonomy, modestyand privacy is respected at all times.

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4. Fund of knowledge

It is only possible to diagnose conditionthat you know about.

However, medicine is a rapidlyadvancing field and is not possible to

know everything in medicine, and this iswhere a referral/consult is appropriate.

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5. Modesty

Arrogance, pride and overconfidenceare dangerous qualities for a physician.

Modesty helps us recognize not justour strengths but also our weaknesses. It helps us realize that we are not God,despite dealing daily with life and death. Itallows us to understand our limitations, tobe humble enough to ask for help andmake the appropriate referral/consult.

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6. Clinical acumen and judgment

The ability to sort through the patienthistory, picking up the pertinent details,examining the patient and obtaining theappropriate data to come up with adiagnosis.

Also knowing when to intervene, when to

treat, or when to just observe and donothing ,is a skill that you learn with timeand experience.

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7. Communication skills and bedside

manners Communication plays an important role inmedicine, whether it be interacting with patients,colleagues or the lay public. The ability to givebad news, counsel, comfort, discuss treatmentoptions and alternatives, is as important asestablishing the diagnosis.

Without good communicationwith their physicians, patients

are more likely to go 'doctorshopping' and be non-compliantwith their medication.

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In conclusion,being a good doctor is more than

just board scores and strongacademics.

It also involves the right attitude,aptitude, character, commitment,demeanor and, above all, a heart ofservice.

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REMEMBER!!!

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

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