Tips for Selecting Ideal Doctor - In the movies, bad doctors can be easily identified. Generally they are being stiff, the room being messy and unprofessional. But in the real world, rather difficult to determine whether a doctor is good or bad.
"The difference between a good doctor and the poor increasingly vague and personal nature. Although more difficult to recognize, it is important to find the difference," said George Lemaitre, a surgeon and author of How to Choose a Good Doctor.
Doctors are "bad" does not always have a bad personality, too. "Usually they look bad because of long working hours, stress, or bored with his job," said Laurel Schultz, a pediatrician.
If you can not know the reputation of the prospective doctor for your family, it could not hurt to follow instinct. "Follow your heart reaction. If you feel less comfortable, replace another doctor. Remember that your friend's doctor choice is not necessarily suitable to you or your child," advises Jennifer Shu, a spokeswoman for the American Academy of Pediatrics.
In general, there are several criteria for the ideal physician:
- Communication skills
When you find a reliable doctor for children, pay attention to how the doctor interacts with the child. Visiting the doctor may be scary for children. However, pediatricians who understand, know, and can communicate with the children will try to make her patients feel comfortable.
The ideal doctor should also always provide honest information about health conditions of children. One of the most experienced physicians were supposed to listen to patient complaints and is ready to provide advice or input.
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