Many patients are ready to write thanks to the doctor after the successful completion of the course of treatment, or with the timely detection of a disease that could worsen the quality of human life in the future. It should be understood that it is worth writing in a letter of praise and where it is better to provide it.
In which cases should I be grateful?
Today, medicine, like the vast majority of other social sectors, has largely switched to the capitalist basis. At the same time, doctors still work not only to obtain wealth, but also to help people. And it is natural that each of them is pleased to know that their activities bring positive results.
If after the end of treatment the patient has a desire to write thanks to the doctor, then he should not restrain himself. Writing a letter of praise will be rational in the following cases:
- The patient liked the quality of treatment.
- He saw a benevolent, respectful and attentive attitude towards himself.
- To provide quality medical care, the doctor had to go beyond the scope of his work schedule.
In all these cases, writing thanks to the doctor will be the right step on the part of the satisfied patient.
Which is better to indicate?
In order for the words of gratitude to the doctor to produce the proper effect, you should, first of all, clearly understand what exactly should be written in the letter. The following instructions will be relevant:
- high professionalism of a specialist;
- attentive attitude to patients;
- willingness to provide medical care in any conditions;
- humanism and high human qualities;
- dedication and hard work.
In the overwhelming majority of cases, the designation in gratitude to the doctor of these positions will cause him only pleasant emotions, and his leadership will make it clear that this specialist is of particular value, and measures of material incentives should be applied to him.
Where is it better to provide a letter?
There are many options for writing thanks to the doctor. At the same time, the recipient is no less important. That is the place where it will be directed. The best options are as follows:
- Sending a letter of appreciation directly to the head of the healthcare institution where the specialist works.
- Sending a laudatory note to the regional health department.
- Gratitude to the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation.
- Sending a letter of praise to the local executive authority.
Each of these options has its own characteristics. That is why it is important, before writing thanks to the doctor, to determine exactly where it will be sent. In most cases, it is better to focus on the head of the healthcare organization, where a specialist doctor works. This is due to the fact that he will consider any positive words about his employee on the favorable side and will not look for tricks in the written letter.
In the case of officials, the situation can be different. Here, gratitude to the doctor may be perceived incorrectly, as experts will analyze it for the correctness of the doctor’s actions. As a result, he may suffer because he has done more for the patient than is necessary according to his official duties.
As for the appeal to local executive authorities, this option has practically no drawbacks. Gratitude, most likely, will be transferred to the head physician or to his reception for material incentives for the employee. As a result, the process of "rewarding" the doctor can be significantly delayed.
Special forms of letters
In some cases, patients want to stand out from the general mass of those who wish to thank the doctor. In these cases, they can choose one of the following options:
- thanks to the doctor in verse;
- collage;
- letter in the form of a picture.
In fact, such options are far from suitable in all cases. Naturally, sending such types of gratitude to the doctor to the address of the ministry or health department is not worth it. It is best to pass them directly to the doctor or his supervisor. It’s not a fact that the doctor will appreciate the patient’s work.
Rationality of writing
It is very pleasant for any doctor to receive a written thank you. This supports him in the desire to treat his patients as carefully as possible. As a result, a man, having compiled a letter of thanks, spurs the doctor to self-improvement.
In addition, a doctor may receive a bonus from his manager if he knows that patients are satisfied with the treatment at his institution. This will encourage doctors to stay and continue to work in the hospital, rather than looking for a place in another medical center. As a result, the patient who wrote the gratitude will be able to continue to receive quality services.