Hello (future generations of) Maldivian doctors

We need to have a better doctor-patient relationship than what is practiced here now.
The tradition of asking two questions, writing a prescription and sending the patient off is so dismissive and irresponsible.

Can we please:
1. Show more empathy to the patients
2. Explain the diagnosis to them (Medical awareness starts from the doctors visit)
3. Explain the medications and how to take them
4. Ask if there are any other concerns! Treat the patient. Not the complaint

5. Get a full history of previous diagnoses and medication history
(Polypharmacy is so common here)

These are so basic things, but the lack of these practices I’ve been experiencing the past few days is so disheartening. Do better.