People usually give heavy lectures and tough philosophies on – How to be successful? How to bring success to your doors? Analyze your inner strength to be successful and many more, but have you ever felt that success is not physical, it’s an imaginary state where we think about completing the things we desire and the way they shape up as we wanted them to be. Success is also called as the ‘desired end’, because If I have worked for something for so long and achieved a desired result, I call it a success.
A successful healthcare profession is very rewarding but let me tell you that it takes more than a top-notch medical degree and hands on professional training to become a successful healthcare professional. It requires a lot of hard work, passion and dedication to be successful.
Employers of the health care professionals are looking more at your overall resume than just your clinical abilities. This means to be more successful in the medical field you need to be working towards the whole package including your interpersonal skills and personal skills.
Working in a healthcare profession can be challenging for those with poor time management, organizational and decision-making skills.
Polishing your Interpersonal skills may include working on your Communication skills, teamwork and empathy. The core of every workplace is good communication but when talking about a healthcare organization, its even more important. According to an article in the British Journal of General Practice, empathy is often cited as a core aspect of effective, therapeutic consultations, though there is limited research into its impact. An important trait in a healthcare worker is a team player attitude. A healthcare organization works like a team sport, all working towards patient care. The better team player you are the better it is for your organization.
Developing your personal skills is equivalently important for a successful career in heath care. These are your personal attributes you use to engage with people and can help influence how you communicate with patients, people, colleagues and relate to them. Personal skills may include stress management, positive attitude towards your work, flexibility, time management and confidence in your decisions.
The key to success in health care profession is that you understand your interpersonal and personal skills and evaluate the areas to improve. Say for example you might be the best communicator but not on top of your time management skills. Perhaps you can keep a positive attitude and handle criticism but could be more empathetic.
In conclusion, there are proven ways to improve the skills which are needed to be successful in healthcare profession. These tips will help you reach and set new career goals and be happy with your work.
Ref-https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1316134/pdf/12389763.pdf
