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What do patients expect from their doctors besides medical expertise?
What do patients expect from their doctors besides medical expertise?
- Financial assistance
- Good communication skills (correct)
- Personalized health advice
- Prior appointment scheduling
What is a basic right of a doctor?
What is a basic right of a doctor?
- Universal protection from infectious diseases
- A guaranteed patient load
- A fixed working schedule
- A safe working environment (correct)
What is a challenge faced by HIV-positive working doctors?
What is a challenge faced by HIV-positive working doctors?
- Inadequate counseling
- Insufficient health insurance
- Stigma and discrimination in employment (correct)
- Lack of access to treatment
What is emphasized in the Human Resources Ministry's Department Code of Practice?
What is emphasized in the Human Resources Ministry's Department Code of Practice?
What is the risk of HIV transmission through a needle-stick injury for someone on stable treatment?
What is the risk of HIV transmission through a needle-stick injury for someone on stable treatment?
What is a responsibility of a doctor?
What is a responsibility of a doctor?
What is a right of a patient?
What is a right of a patient?
What is a provision that should be made by employers for HIV-positive employees?
What is a provision that should be made by employers for HIV-positive employees?
What is one of the responsibilities of a doctor towards their patients?
What is one of the responsibilities of a doctor towards their patients?
How should a doctor communicate with their patients?
How should a doctor communicate with their patients?
What should a doctor do when examining a patient of the opposite sex?
What should a doctor do when examining a patient of the opposite sex?
How should a doctor handle complaints from patients?
How should a doctor handle complaints from patients?
What is a doctor's responsibility regarding patient records?
What is a doctor's responsibility regarding patient records?
How should a doctor relate to pharmaceutical and equipment firms?
How should a doctor relate to pharmaceutical and equipment firms?
What is a fundamental principle of a doctor's responsibility?
What is a fundamental principle of a doctor's responsibility?
What should a doctor do if a patient requests a second opinion?
What should a doctor do if a patient requests a second opinion?
What is a necessary requirement for private medical practitioners in Malaysia?
What is a necessary requirement for private medical practitioners in Malaysia?
What is one of the reasons why doctors need medical insurance?
What is one of the reasons why doctors need medical insurance?
What is a benefit of having medical insurance for doctors?
What is a benefit of having medical insurance for doctors?
Why do doctors need professional liability protection?
Why do doctors need professional liability protection?
What should doctors obtain from their patients before disclosing identifiable information?
What should doctors obtain from their patients before disclosing identifiable information?
What is a benefit of having medical insurance for doctors in Malaysia?
What is a benefit of having medical insurance for doctors in Malaysia?
What is covered by medical insurance for doctors?
What is covered by medical insurance for doctors?
Why is annual indemnity cover mandatory for doctors in Malaysia?
Why is annual indemnity cover mandatory for doctors in Malaysia?
What is one way doctors can maintain patient comfort and dignity during examinations?
What is one way doctors can maintain patient comfort and dignity during examinations?
According to the Good Medical Practice guidelines, what should doctors prioritize when dealing with patients?
According to the Good Medical Practice guidelines, what should doctors prioritize when dealing with patients?
What is an important aspect of doctor-patient communication?
What is an important aspect of doctor-patient communication?
Why is it important for doctors to accurately write prescriptions?
Why is it important for doctors to accurately write prescriptions?
What should doctors do if a patient requests or if the situation requires it?
What should doctors do if a patient requests or if the situation requires it?
Why is it important for doctors to maintain confidentiality and privacy of their patients?
Why is it important for doctors to maintain confidentiality and privacy of their patients?
What is one way doctors can keep up with new developments in the medical field?
What is one way doctors can keep up with new developments in the medical field?
What is an important aspect of providing care to patients?
What is an important aspect of providing care to patients?
What is one of the responsibilities of doctors towards their patients in terms of communication?
What is one of the responsibilities of doctors towards their patients in terms of communication?
What should be included in a doctor's calling card?
What should be included in a doctor's calling card?
What should doctors do when there are errors in patient records?
What should doctors do when there are errors in patient records?
What is one of the responsibilities of doctors towards their patients in terms of maintaining patient records?
What is one of the responsibilities of doctors towards their patients in terms of maintaining patient records?
What is the purpose of maintaining proper stock inventory in a healthcare facility?
What is the purpose of maintaining proper stock inventory in a healthcare facility?
What should doctors do if a patient with TB refuses to take measures to prevent its spread?
What should doctors do if a patient with TB refuses to take measures to prevent its spread?
What is one of the responsibilities of doctors towards their patients in terms of confidentiality?
What is one of the responsibilities of doctors towards their patients in terms of confidentiality?
What is one of the responsibilities of doctors towards their patients in terms of consultation and ward rounds?
What is one of the responsibilities of doctors towards their patients in terms of consultation and ward rounds?
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Study Notes
Patient Expectations
- Patients expect their doctors to be competent, knowledgeable, skilled, and ethical providers
- They appreciate good communication skills and want to be recognized as individuals
Rights of Doctors
- A safe working environment
- Care and support, including counseling and stress management
- Universal protection when dealing with infectious diseases
- The right to work without discrimination if they are HIV-positive and do not pose a danger to themselves or others
Responsibilities of Doctors
- Practice the art and science of healing with professionalism and self-regulation
- Keep up with new developments in the medical field
- Practice according to Good Clinical Guidelines, consensus statements, etc.
- Put the interest of the patient above their own interest
- Listen carefully to patients, pay attention to their complaints, and explain details clearly
- Provide specific instructions to patients regarding their treatment plan, medication usage, and lifestyle changes
- Be accurate in writing prescriptions
- Provide a chaperone when examining patients of the opposite sex
- Suggest a second opinion if needed
- Know the limits to publicity and maintain patient confidentiality
- Have adequate medical cover/insurance
- Have good communication skills and soft skills during consultations and ward rounds
- Observe proper dress code
- Follow the requirements for a proper practice place, including having a signboard, waiting and consultation rooms, and nursing staff
- Ensure that calling cards are according to guidelines set by the MMC
- Maintain good patient records, including clear, accurate, legible, comprehensive, and up-to-date records
- Maintain good communication with patients and their relatives
- Maintain doctor-patient confidentiality
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