Thursday, January 28, 2021

3 Extraordinary Tips for Medical Professionals

Yale Popowich, MD

Being professional at work is one of the most important things you need to do. However, it doesn’t have to be as complicated as people make it out to be. Being honest, dedicated and hardworking goes a long way, but there are a few more specific tips that can help you excel at the workplace.

Keep Your Work Life Separate from Your Personal Life

To start off, you need to make sure to keep work away from your personal life. Don’t cry about your love life while trying to complete a group presentation; it isn’t fun for anyone to listen to. However, that doesn’t mean you’re completely closed off at work either. Interact with your co-workers, be approachable and make friends but keep work friends at work, and personal friends in private. Mixing the two doesn’t only lead to a number of problems, but also makes you look unprofessional and sloppy.

Keep a Sharp Eye on Quality

Oftentimes, hospitals or medical environment mess up in terms of proper medical etiquette and procedures. There might be a compromise on patient safety, heath, or dignity, or maybe the promotion of false (and potentially harmful) news. It is your job as a medical professional to keep an eye out for such events and prevent them from occurring and educate those in charge on the proper methodology. This will enhance your credibility and people will commend you for your exceptional professional handing of various situations.

Be Presentable

Looks go a long way. You need to look and act like someone who’s serious what they’re here to do and you can’t do that if you turn up in a week old crumpled shirt and your hair a mess. Not only does it give a terrible impression, but also makes you feel unmotivated and lazy. Make sure to look your best, or at least, semi-best, to make sure you look and feel at the top of your game.

The aforementioned three tips can help you feel and act the best you can. It’s a small start, but it’s a start nonetheless!

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