Health is Wealth, True that! But both are equally important for a satisfactory life. Wouldn’t you agree, Doctor? Here are 4 facts as a food for thought that can change the way you think about and plan your finances.

You have worked so hard to acquire the knowledge and then put it into practice. Over a period, this knowledge and practice will surely transform into invaluable experience which will thereby help save a million lives.

Prevention is better for those who cure: Demystifying medico-legal issues in clinical practice for Doctors

You have chosen one of the noblest professions in the world and provide a service to humanity with your skills and care which makes you no less than God for most of us.

Having said that, there have been many instances in recent years which throw light on the dark side of being in this profession.

It is rightly said that "Patients cannot measure the quality of clinical care, but they can measure the quality of experience!". Irrespective of the kind of medical practice you work in, improving patient experience in healthcare is critical¹

Now let us try and understand the meaning of patient experience. Patient experience encompasses the range of interactions that patients have with the healthcare system, including their care from health plans and doctors, nurses, and staff in hospitals, physician practices, and other healthcare facilities.

Medicine is an art whose magic and creative ability have long been recognized as residing in the interpersonal aspects of the patient-physician relationship.

A doctor’s communication and interpersonal skills comprise their ability to gather information to aid in accurate diagnosis, appropriate counseling, giving therapeutic instructions, and establishing a caring relationship with patients. These are the prime clinical skills in the practice of medicine, with the goal of achieving the best results and patient satisfaction, which is essential for the effective delivery of healthcare.¹

"Modern medical advances have helped millions of people live longer, healthier lives. We owe these improvements to decades of investment in medical research."

“Research” is defined as “a systematic investigation, including research development, testing, and evaluation, designed to develop or contribute to knowledge.”