tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397704.post4305450957996277625..comments2023-09-15T23:14:27.387+08:00Comments on .PARALLEL UNIVERSES.: How To Greet PatientsDr. Emerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02407128557937763280noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397704.post-91347166662266188822007-06-27T09:00:00.000+08:002007-06-27T09:00:00.000+08:00As a patient I will stick my hand out and shake my...As a patient I will stick my hand out and shake my doctor's hand. As a future doctor, I will stick out my hand and shake my patient's hand. I agree with bayi that eye contact is also important. If a handshake and eye contact helps to put a patient at ease where is the harm?sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08751987708795336772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397704.post-53919283686983080912007-06-19T22:45:00.000+08:002007-06-19T22:45:00.000+08:00It's hard, though, when patients already come to t...It's hard, though, when patients already come to the hospital with mistrust in their minds. It makes me wonder why they keep on coming to the same hospital when they have misgivings about its services or doctors.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397704.post-10000729120705349762007-06-16T07:49:00.000+08:002007-06-16T07:49:00.000+08:00Knowing how the patients want to be greeted is def...Knowing how the patients want to be greeted is definitely very important. It sets the premise for the rest of the dealings and subsequent relationship with the patient. If the patient has a good first impression of the doctor, he will listen to the doctor's advice more diligently and follow the doctor's prescription better. It's an added element of trust in this relationship that works wonders, trust that your doctor understands you better.<BR/><BR/>When I deal with people, I establish eye contact. It's not a conscious effort but one that's natural, so as to bring in an element of recognition. It also allows the other party to know that I am dealing honestly and with sincerety. This always works.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com