Every person, even one who is distinguished by good health, periodically consults a doctor. Below are the top 10 signs by which you can determine a good doctor
10. He is not afraid to show his doubts
Usually, if a doctor finds it difficult to answer patients' questions, then a not very good opinion is formed about him. But take your time to draw conclusions. A good doctor will not make a diagnosis, only by external signs. He may suggest observing or clarifying information. Most likely, you will have to pass tests. Most patients do not like this approach, they begin to doubt the qualifications of the doctor. For many, the ideal doctor is the one who, from the threshold, will say what they are sick with, and then prescribe pills. They must act quickly and be cheap. Do not forget, your health is in the hands of this person. He is responsible for his work, therefore he behaves this way.
9. He speaks a language you understand
Very often, the doctor speaks a medical language, uses terms. Patients do not understand what is happening to them. A good doctor will always explain to a person how sick he is, how serious it is, how long it will take to be treated. Doctors sometimes hide their insecurity behind complex words. Yesterday’s students usually do this. Doctors who work with children need not only to be able to talk about the disease in an understandable language, but also to find a common language with small patients. Sometimes doctors don’t have the courage to tell a person about a serious illness, but everything comes with experience.
8. He does not neglect the opinion of narrow specialists
It is important that the doctor knows how to work in a team. If he is only concerned about his reputation, is afraid of the poor opinion of his colleagues, ignores the fact that the patient needs to appear to some other specialist, it’s bad. A good doctor will try to learn as much as possible about the patient’s health. He will definitely give him a referral for analyzes, send him for fluorography. If consultation with a surgeon, allergist, any other specialist is required, he will give you a referral. He does not hesitate to seek advice from another specialist. If you see that the doctor is consulting with colleagues, this does not mean that he does not know anything. Perhaps he doubts the correct diagnosis, or the case of the patient is too severe to make a decision alone.
7. He is serious and categorical
Also, patients do not like when the doctor treats them with excessive seriousness. They like when he jokes, talks on abstract topics, and behaves softly and courteously. But if you came to a regular clinic, probably imagine what kind of load your doctor has. So, he is not at all fun, he is not obliged to crib in front of patients. A good doctor will say what is required. His task is to prescribe treatment, not cheer. Also, patients often complain that in difficult situations, doctors do not support them, they only speak in essence, they do not regret. If the doctor is too emotional, it will be very difficult for him to work. After all, paramedics every day face diseases and human grief. Nevertheless, a good doctor should not regret, but treat.
6. He remembers you
Of course, every doctor has so many patients that remembering everyone is unrealistic. Again, if you go to the same doctor for a long time, after a while he should remember you. If he reads your card every time, trying to remember at least something about you, this is an alarming bell. Of course, he is not required to remember all his patients. But if he doesn’t remember anyone, maybe work is the last thing he thinks about. Even if he remembers you, do not allow yourself too much. If you saw your doctor outside the hospital, do not run to him headlong and complain about your health.
5. He is not trying to please you
If the doctor showers you with compliments, talks on abstract topics, then he is trying to please you. If this is not a pretty doctor, and you are not a beautiful girl, then this should puzzle you. So the doctor is afraid that he will lose his place, so it is courteous. Although in an ordinary clinic you can rarely find such an attitude. But in paid medical centers, doctors will do everything to please you. This is because the next time you do not choose another specialist, but come to him. Of course, not all medical workers behave this way.
4. He gives you all the necessary information.
A good doctor will tell you all about your illness. It is clear that most patients do not understand what they are talking about, because they do not know how the human body works. The doctor will explain to you so that you understand everything. He will draw the simplest diagram of the diseased organ, show what is happening to him. He will prescribe an adequate treatment. A good doctor will not impose expensive drugs on you if you can use cheaper ones. He will warn you of possible side effects. After consulting a good specialist, the patient usually does not have questions.
3. He is looking for a source of problems
If you defeated the disease, and it returns again, then you have not a very good doctor. Some doctors do not seek to find the cause of the disease, and the main thing is not to cure the patient, but to make sure that he does not get sick again. To do this, find out the causes of the disease. By the way, this is not easy at all. If you want a doctor to help you, you will have to remember absolutely everything about your well-being. When, in what environment you start to feel bad, you should tell your doctor everything. Do not be afraid to seem ridiculous, even talk about minor points, only then the doctor will be able to make the correct diagnosis and find out what is the cause of the development of the disease.
2. He hears you
A good doctor hears everything the patient says. He will not ask the same thing several times. By the way, this often happens. If the doctor nods, and he is busy filling out papers, he may miss some detail. Many doctors allow themselves such behavior because they get tired of all-knowing patients. Patients diagnose themselves on their own after reading articles on the Internet, it just pisses off doctors. Nevertheless, they should be more careful about the patient, because we are talking about human health.
1. And he hears not only you
Yes, he will listen to the opinions of your relatives, be able to talk with them, give some recommendations. Of course, doctors already have a lot of work, but a highly qualified specialist will not dismiss the patients and their relatives. You can give them a couple of minutes, people will calm down, they will know what to do in a difficult situation. This applies to difficult cases, serious illnesses and inpatient treatment. Of course, if you have a common cold, the appearance of your family will cause the doctor only bewilderment.