Professional Qualities of a Healthcare Worker Terms

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Empathy

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Identification with and understanding of another's situation, feelings, and motives.

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Honesty

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The quality of being truthful, fair, and morally right.

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Dependability

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The quality of being trustworthy and reliable.

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Willingness to learn

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The ability to admit that you don't always know the answer and the compliance to be helped to understand.

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Patience

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A willingness to wait and be delayed without complaining or getting upset. Also acting with calmness when faced with problems and difficulties.

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Acceptance of criticism

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The ability to deal with disapproval or a suggestion that something can be improved.

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Enthusiasm

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A feeling of excitement in an interest or eagerness to do something.

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Self-motivation

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Ability to begin or to follow through with a task without the assistance of others.

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Tact

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A keen sense for what is appropriate or tasteful in delicate situations.

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Competence

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The ability to do something successfully or efficiently measured against a standard.