Characteristics of a Physician According to Holistic Medicine

Unlike the bio-psychosocial approach that classifies and considers three groups of factors, the Holistic Approach goes further and considers factors that the bio-psychosocial and other approaches do not encompass. Here is the list of these characteristics of a physician according to Holistic Medicine:

1. Belief in the potential of the healing act
2. Capacity to listen and empathize
3. Respect and dignity of humans
4. Tolerance to the difference of opinion
5. A gentle spirit,
6. Ability to mix creative thinking
7. He will never give up on a patient.