Can Doctors Be Leaders

Can Doctors Be Leaders, Too?

There is this belief by many people that doctors cannot be a part of the leadership movement of any facility unless they are in a position of power in management. The truth is that any person could be a member of management, but not be seen as a leader by the rest of the staff, whereas there are some individuals that others look towards in times of uncertainty and crisis to lead them. Often, physicians that are also considered by others to be leaders are those that are willing to challenge the status quo within the facility to make it better for staff and patients. These are the individuals that have a view of what they believe the future should look like in their medical care facility, and do the work necessary towards making that future a possibility rather than just hoping a change occurs.

Modern State of Health Care

There is much debate when it comes to health care on any level, and a great deal of this debate has to do with cost.

Some of the subjects that are beneficial for those still in school and those looking to add to their skillset may seem more appropriate to a business curriculum, but can benefit health care. These include understanding strategic planning, theories of change management, critical thinking skills, visioneering, applying innovation, dealing with human capital, and creativity. Instilling these skills early can benefit any physician who will be highly desired by health care facilities, but it’s never too late to add to a skills repertoire for those physicians that feel that these types of skills were not adequately focused on during their time in medical school. Encouraging more physicians to take on the role of leadership whether inside of the management team of a medical facility or working without that granted