QUALITIES OF A GOOD DOCTOR

DATO’ AHMAD TAJUDIN JAAFARDEAN

ALLIANZE COLLEGE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES

WHAT QUALITIES MAKE UP A GOOD DOCTOR?

IS IT ABOUT BRAIN AND SKILL?

OR IS IT ABOUT COMPASSION AND EMPATHY?

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 duty

- 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 looking

LIST OF QUALITIES OF A GOOD DOCTOR

2. COMPASSION & EMPATHY- Kind, compassionate, humane, considerate, tolerant, generous, empathic and sensitive- This quality brings out dedication to the patient from a genuine sense of concern

LIST OF QUALITIES OF A GOOD DOCTOR

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

LIST OF QUALITIES OF A GOOD DOCTOR

3. PROFESSIONALISM

- Quality that ensure patients rights, autonomy, modesty and privacy is respected at all times

LIST OF QUALITIES OF A GOOD DOCTOR

4. FOUNT OF KNOWLEDGE

- Doctor must have adequate knowledge and keep abreast with development in medicine

- Honest enough to know limitation and refer patient for consultation

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

LIST OF QUALITIES OF A GOOD DOCTOR

- Humility helps to recognize not just their strengths but also their weaknesses. - We are not god- Understand our limitations, humble enough to ask for help

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 diagnosis

LIST OF QUALITIES OF A GOOD DOCTOR

- Knowing when to intervene

- It is an art developed over years of experience

LIST OF QUALITIES OF A GOOD DOCTOR

7. COMMUNICATION SKILLS AND BEDSIDE MANNERS

- Communication plays an important role between doctor and patients, colleagues or public

LIST OF QUALITIES OF A GOOD DOCTOR

- The ability to give bad news, counsel, comfort, discuss treatment options and alternatives is important

- Good communication prevent ‘doctor-shopping’ or non compliant with their medications.

IN SUMMARY

- Being a good doctor is more than academic excellence.

- It involves a right attitude, aptitude, character, commitment, demeanor and above all, a heart of service

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