Qualities of a Doctor

In order to be a good doctor, you obviously have to posses the right qualities to make your patients and families feel comfortable and allow you to treat them with the proper care.

Some of the most important qualities that a doctor can have include:

• Good social and communication skills with their patients (verbal and non-verbal)
• Willingness to teach fellow doctors, or anyone who is willing and wants to learn
• Compassionate towards everyone that you interact with, especially your patients
• A strong work ethic and be able to work around the clock for a patient
• Respect and honesty towards all
• Being open with your patients and families to allow them to trust you
• Validates the pain, listens to a problem and treats a person with professional courtesy
• Be an excellent listener and make sure a patient understands what is happening
• Expert at their field of study
• Love your job and make sure to convey that

These qualities will help to improve your patients experience and show that you really do care and want to make a difference to potentially change and save person life!