The doctor-patient interaction is the absolute core of clinical medicine. Maybe I’ll go much further. 1. A compassionate doctor who communicates well. A physician who understands that they are coming to them for help shows empathy and listens carefully to the problem. The doctor should exhibit both in their verbal and non-verbal communication, that they are fully engaged in being their doctor, who truly cares for them.
There are an array of phrases and body language techniques that can be used to show empathy, all of them are very learnable, and deeply appreciated by your patients. 2. A doctor who is honest and transparent. I actually think almost all physicians are this way anyway — highly trustworthy professionals in the first place (anyone, not that way, would unlikely have made it so far). Nothing but complete honesty with a sincere interest in getting the best possible outcome.…
