A GOOD DOCTOR

THE GOOD DOCTOR

WHAT IS EMPATHY?

• there are 3 types of empaty
• affective somatic cognitive
• affective is ability to understand other person
• somatic it means being able to feel someone else's feelings and cognitive means understanding their feelings.
• cognitive It allows you to understand what the other person is thinking and to fully understand their point of view.
• ematy understand listening understand other people body language.

THE ROLE OF EMPATHY IN MEDICINE

"Empathy is understanding and sharing someone else's feelings Empathy helps you understand other people's feelings and it is important in the medical field Patients want to be seen as people, not just illnesses, and need doctors to understand thier non-medical concerns Hence, empathy is crucial alongside treating physical sympotoms."

WHY IS EMPATHY NECESSARY FOR A GOOD DOCTOR? A good doctor is necessary because they possess expertise, compassion, and communication skills, earning patients' trust, advocating for their best interests, and staying updated with medical advancements to provide effective care. It is necessary to consult specialists and other medical professionals, have several conversations with the patient, try different treatment plans and prescribe several tests.

CAN DOCTORS IMPROVE THEIR EMPATHY SKILLS? Yes, doctors can improve their empathy skills through training programs, role-playing exercises, reflective practice, feedback and mentorship, and participation in continuing education, helping them better understand emotions, and thereby enhancing their ability to relate to patients.

THE CHARACTERISTICS AND QUALITIES OF THE GOOD DOCTOR

WHAT MAKES A GOOD DOCTOR? A good doctor is able to notice details to make a diagnosis. Futhermon,he is always capable of the righet treatment for his patients.A doctor must know what he is doing and must express trust in the patient. He must demonstrate that he cares about the person as well as the patient,establinshing a relationship as equals.

• Professionalism and knowledge: A doctor must first know what they are doing and must convey confidence to the patient.

• Humanity and empathy: They must demonstrate care for the person beyond just being a patient, establishing an equal relationship.
• Availability: They must always be accessible and have an open mind.
• Clarity: They must speak in a simple manner.
• Listening: A good doctor must know how to listen and respond to all questions.
• Impartiality: A good doctor never judges. The patient knows they can confide freely in them.
• Friendliness: A good doctor must put the patient at ease.

WHY IS LISTENING TO PATIENTS IMPORTANT?

Dedicate attention to the patient,listen to this needs and his esperience of the disease. This is essential to create a bond with the patient so as not make him feel alone and to help him overcome and accept the medical diagnostic process and therapy

THE IMPORTANCE OF THE EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE

WHAT IS IT?

Emotional intelligence is an individual's ability to recognize, identify, label and manage their own emotions and those of others in order to achieve certain goals.

WHY IS IT NECESSARY FOR A GOOD DOCTOR? It is necessary to consult specialists and other medical professionals, have several conversazions with the patient,try different treatment plans and prescribe several tests. The signs of a good doctor is commitment to the patient's cause and the ability to keep trying until they're able to go back to the patient with a clear and accurate diagnosis and treatment plan.

WHAT IS IT? WHY IS IT NECESSARY FOR A GOOD DOCTOR? CAN DOCTORS IMPROVE THEIR EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE?

He must certainly first know and manage his own emotions, recognize other people's emotions, know how to enter into relationships. Obviously to improve you can read books on this topic, training courses and through experiences

GRAZIE PER L'ATTENZIONE! BY: cARP GABRIELA, LUCA RONCONI E RICCI ANGELICA.