摘要

Objectives: Ways & methods to follow to gain your patient trust that will help you increase your number of patients & Reputation Evaluate: Healthcare professionals begin to gain patients’ trust by being knowledgeable in their specific field of practice and, as a result, patients have confidence and feel secure in the advice provided Introduction: The concept of trust is important in healthcare because health and healthcare, in general, involve an element of uncertainty and risk for the vulnerable patient who is reliant on the competence and intentions of the healthcare professional The Oxford English Dictionary defines trust as the “firm belief in the reliability, truth, or ability of someone or something Materials / method: Audience: Medical professionals. Clinic administrators Method: Oral presentation – PowerPoint; earpiece and microphone for interactivity with audience and my assistant. Knowledge: Individual studies have determined various factors that influence trust between medical professionals & patients. Results: Results: High levels of trust have been associated with many benefits, including a perception of better care, greater acceptance of recommended treatment and adherence to that treatment, lower anxiety in relation to any treatment taken, and reportedly facilitates access to health services. Conclusion: Conclusion: After understanding & applying the steps in how to gain and maintain your patients' trust, you will be able to build a strong database and a great reputation for you and your practice.