2023-05-30 23:00:31
- Currently there are close to 300,000 registered doctors in Mexico, which is why an average of 2.41 doctors is obtained for every thousand inhabitants in the country.
- The entities with the largest number of health professionals are Mexico City, the State of Mexico, Jalisco, Nuevo León, Veracruz and Puebla.
- From punctuality to empathy and constant updating are some of the characteristics that a responsible doctor must meet.
It is not a secret that the field of health is one of the most competitive. In this case, high demand should be considered as an opportunity to drive continuous improvement. With this in mind, there are some characteristics that distinguish a responsible doctor today. Now the important thing is to know what they are and if you really fulfill them.
Current panorama of health in Mexico
First of all it is necessary to talk about figures. According to Statista, in 2020 there were about 300,000 registered doctors in Mexico. From the above, an average of 2.41 doctors per thousand inhabitants in the country is obtained.
However, according to the Ministry of Health (SSa), of all the doctors in Mexico, 79 percent work in urban areas. Seen by entities, those with the most health professionals are: Mexico City, State of Mexico, Jalisco, Nuevo León, Veracruz and Puebla.
Beyond the number of health professionals, the important thing is to know how you can stand out from the rest. The goal is not only to comply with what the Hippocratic Oath dictates but also to form long-term relationships. When a patient feels comfortable in the office, it is highly likely that they will return; On the other hand, if the opposite occurs, the safest thing is to look for another doctor.
Characteristics of a responsible doctor
About this topic the Dr. Carlos Arnaud, who is a specialist in Psychiatry and a professor at the Tec Salud in Nuevo León, made his point of view known. Through a publication on his social networks, he invited his colleagues to comply with the following characteristics that distinguish a responsible doctor.
- Empathy and respect.
- Confidentiality.
- Clear limits and rules.
- Update ourselves in our field of specialty.
- Constant dialogue in clinical decision making.
- Puntuality.
- Establish risk/benefit balance treatments.
Regarding what you mention, it is important to stress the importance of treating patients as people and not as a simple file number. To transmit warmth within the office, it is essential to empathy and humanitarian service. It is also one of the characteristics that people value the most when they go to a consultation.
Basic rules for the doctor in 2023 towards the patient:
-Empathy and respect
-Confidentiality
-Clear limits and rules
-Updating ourselves in our field of specialty
-Constant dialogue in clinical decision making
-Puntuality
-Establish risk/benefit balance treatments— Dr. Carlos Arnaud (@carlos_arnaud) May 30, 2023
Likewise, it is important that a doctor never tires of learning. It does not matter if it is a specialist or a general practitioner because there is always a lot to know. In addition, all postgraduate studies with curricular value are also useful to access better jobs and higher salaries.
It is also essential to comply with basic aspects such as puntuality. When it comes to scheduled consultations, it is essential to respect the appointment time because otherwise it is a rude gesture that ruins the rest of the service.
For now, what other aspects do you think you must meet to be a responsible doctor?
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