MEDICAL OFFICER - MBBS

Technical skills that an MBBS doctor should be aware of:

Prescribing medication

Physically administering treatments

Interpreting laboratory results

Assessing symptoms

Diagnosing

Providing follow-up care

Staying up to date on medical research

Problem Solving and Critical Thinking

The primary role of an Medical Officer involves problem-solving and critical thinking to find solutions for patients. Doctors mainly use these skills to assess symptoms, diagnose conditions and develop a treatment plan for their patients. These skills help doctors to evaluate information and make decisions according to their observations.

Some of the problem-solving and critical thinking skills are:

Analytical thinking

Creative thinking

Solution-oriented thinking

Ability to raise questions

Open-minded

Communication Skills

Medical Officers spend every day interacting with patients, they need better communication skills to master their roles. Having strong communication skills helps doctors understand their patients mental health, making it easier to diagnose patients effectively and recommend the best treatment. Doctors must also possess the communication skills to explain charts and reports to nurses to ensure proper care of the patients.

Some of the communication skills for Medical Officers are :

Verbal communication

Written communication

Body language

Clarity in language

To be able to give feedbacks

Listening skills

Interpersonal Skills

Just like communication skills, interpersonal skills help Medical Officers build a bond between their patients and colleagues. These interpersonal skills refer to abilities like interacting personally in a mature and empathetic way with the patients.

It is essential for the Medical Officers to use this emotional intelligence so that their patients feel positive and relaxed, which may help in fast healing.

Doctors should focus on developing interpersonal skills like:

Empathy

Dependability

Patience

Compassion

Sensitivity

Flexibility

Conflict resolution

Professionalism

Medical Officers work and operate under specific SOPs of professionalism to ensure fast recovery of their patients. Patients are always stressed and emotional, so doctors must stay calm and be respectful at all levels throughout the treatment cycle.

Here are a few skills that can help doctors remain professional throughout their specialization:

Respect

Cultural awareness

Positive attitude

De-escalation

Level Headedness

Integrity

Reassurance

Discipline

Responsibility

 

Experience:

Minimum 1 Years

Qualification:

MBBS