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3. LIST OF QUALITIES OF A GOOD DOCTOR* 1. SENSE OF RESPONSIBILITY* - Essential in a doctor* - Breeds dedication and motivates to do what is right, going beyond

the call of duty4.

* - Keep you going even when you are tired; go to the extra mile for the sake

* of the patients* - Do the right things, sacrifice without ulterior motives, even when

no one else is lookingLIST OF QUALITIES OF A GOOD DOCTOR

5.* COMPASSION & EMPATHY* - Kind, compassionate, humane, considerate, tolerant, generous, empa

thic and sensitive* - This quality brings out dedication to the patient from a genuine s

ense of concern

LIST OF QUALITIES OF A GOOD DOCTOR6. LIST OF QUALITIES OF A GOOD DOCTOR* - Quality that keeps doctor going when he is tired or fatigue* - Quality that ward off cynicism when dealing with a difficult patient

* - It is the art component of the science of medicine

7. LIST OF QUALITIES OF A GOOD DOCTOR* 3. PROFESSIONALISM* - Quality that ensure patients rights, autonomy, modesty and privacy

is respected at all times8. LIST OF QUALITIES OF A GOOD DOCTOR

* 4. FOUNT OF KNOWLEDGE* Doctor must have adequate knowledge and keep abreast with developmen

t in medicine* Honest enough to know limitation and refer patient for consultation

9. LIST OF QUALITIES OF A GOOD DOCTOR* 5. HUMILITY* - Arrogance, pride and overconfidence are dangerous qualities for a

doctor* - Open up to medical errors and misdiagnoses

10. LIST OF QUALITIES OF A GOOD DOCTOR* - Humility helps to recognize not just their strengths but also thei

r weaknesses.* - We are not god* - Understand our limitations, humble enough to ask for help

11. LIST OF QUALITIES OF A GOOD DOCTOR* 6. CLINICAL ACUMEN AND JUDGEMENT* - Ability to differentiate between sick and less sick is crucial* - Ability to sort out patients history, picking up patients details,

obtaining appropriate test to come to a diagnosis12. LIST OF QUALITIES OF A GOOD DOCTOR

* - Knowing when to intervene* - It is an art developed over years of experience

13. LIST OF QUALITIES OF A GOOD DOCTOR* 7. COMMUNICATION SKILLS AND BEDSIDE MANNERS* - Communication plays an important role between doctor and patients,

colleagues or public14. LIST OF QUALITIES OF A GOOD DOCTOR

* - The ability to give bad news, counsel, comfort, discuss treatmentoptions and alternatives is important

* - Good communication prevent doctor-shopping or non compliant with the

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ir medications.15. IN SUMMARY

* - Being a good doctor is more than academic excellence.* - It involves a right attitude, aptitude, character, commitment, dem

eanor and above all, a heart of service16. EXPECTATION OF PATIENT FROM DOCTORS

* Mayo Clinic conducted a research involving 192 patients and conclude

that a model doctor should be:>>17. EXPECTATION OF PATIENT FROM DOCTORS

* CONFIDENT* EMPATHETIC* HUMANE* PERSONAL* FORTRIGHT* RESPECTFUL* THOROUGH