The Value of a Highly Functioning and Caring Medical Team

Having a great wellness provider matters, and that includes the medical team that works at the practice you choose. Recently on the podcast we’ve covered what to look for in a doctor, which includes a willingness to give you, the patient, a lot of time and patience while actively listening to your concerns. They should also have a great depth of knowledge that they also know how to apply.

Your doctor and their medical team should never see you or treat you like just another number. Access to prompt, quality medical care is important for patients to have—however, it is increasingly difficult to find. Doctors are overwhelmed, and the consequences fall on the patients.

Members of the medical team are usually the first point of contact with patients and will support quite a significant degree of your care. While their job is to support the doctor, each team member plays an important role in the outcome of your care.

Yet, the way most medical teams are set up is flawed. Doctors aren’t necessarily trained on how to be effective leaders, but this is crucial if you want to create a strong team. The medical team is truly an extension of the physician, so they need to be exceptional in their interactions and their knowledge to provide the best quality care.

Doctors cannot run their office alone. A great physician will need a great team to work alongside them. In fact, they are the most valuable asset a doctor can have. Working well as a unit with minimal supervision and being able to handle difficult situations on their own allows the doctor to focus on what they do best.