Saturday, February 26, 2011

THE FIVE-STAR DOCTOR

CARE PROVIDER,who considers the patientt holistically as an individual and as an integral part of a family and the community and provides high quality,comprehensive,continous and personalized care within a long term relationship based on trust.

DECISION MAKER,who chooses which tecnologies to apply ethically and cost-effectively while enhancing the care he or she provides.

COMMUNICATOR,who is able to promote healthy lifestyles by effective explanation and advocacy,thereby empowering individuals and groups to enhance and protect their health.

COMMUNITY LEADER,who,having won the trust of the people among whom he or she works,can reconcile individual and community health requirements and initiate action on behalf of the community.

MANAGER,who can work harmoniously with individuals and organizations inside and outside the health care system to meet the needs of patients and communities,making appropriate use of available health data.

              Doctors For Health A WHO Global Strategy
                          WHO/HRH/96.1
          

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