Key qualities of a doctor

Quality / Skill

Definition

Empathy

Ability and willingness to imagine the feelings of others and see things from their point of view.

Resilience

Ability to bounce back or recover quickly from difficulties, challenges, or setbacks.

Teamwork

Individuals working together using each other’s unique strengths and skills to achieve a goal / outcome.

Good communication

Ability to make knowledge and ideas clear using language appropriate to the audience.

Honesty

Telling the truth and being sincere.

Leadership

Ability to influence, guide, and motivate a group of people towards a common goal.

Organisation

Coping with stress

Stress- the body’s reaction to feeling under pressure.