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BMJ 2018; 324 doi: (Published 05 February 2018) Cite this as: BMJ 2018;324:1533

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Qualities of a good doctor

The following are the qualities which will make a good doctor and
these are the doctors who shine in life.

1. Should be human. A doctor should first realise that he is dealing
with humans and must know how to be a good human being. The most important
part of being a doctor to know good human relationship.

2. Sincere and Honest with what he does

3. Committed and hard working

4. Knowledgable

5. Have good technical skills

6. Should not be commercial

Dr M G Bhat MS, FRCS(Eng & Ed)
Consulatant and Head of General Surgery
Manipal Hospital, Bangalore, India, 560 017

Competing interests: No competing interests

04 July 2002
m g bhat
consultant and head of surgery
Manipal Hospital, Bangalore , India , 560017