by Aptus Associates
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by Aptus Associates
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Doctors working in a rural setting need to be both effective and personal. They may be the only medical attention rural residents have access to. A rural health clinic doctor needs to have essential skills that will help them communicate and connect with the people they serve.
Confidence
Rural residents need to know their doctor is confident in their ability to treat any health condition they may be experiencing. Being able to see that confidence is reassuring to the patient. Patients are more likely to be forthcoming about their concerns if they feel their doctor is more confident.
Thoroughness
Thoroughness is key in any profession, but for a doctor, it is an essential skill they must have to be effective. This means the patient will receive the highest quality of care, even if the facility has limited resources. Being as thorough as possible may simply mean that you offer a little extra kindness to a distraught patient.
Compassion and Empathy
Anyone working in the medical profession must have both compassion and empathy. Being able to understand and empathize with each patient is important in building trust. The patient will feel more comfortable and will be more honest with the doctor. Each patient will need to feel valued and know that their health matters to the physician.
Effective Personal Communication
Being able to communicate effectively is one of the most important skills any doctor can have. Working in a rural health clinic sometimes means older residents may be more resistant to new technology, so being able to communicate effectively is a must!
Working as a doctor in a rural health clinic is very rewarding, especially when you may be the only medical resource they have available to them. Having these essential skills will help you provide the highest quality of care possible. Kind gestures and the willingness to listen are very important skills that all doctors must have.