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I think it is the medical training Filipino doctors get in the medical school in Philippines. They focus on patient interaction, specifically schools such as The University of the East, University of the Philippines, Santo Tomas University, Far Eastern University, Cebu Doctor's University.
The Filipino doctors that I've shadowed in the past including Neuro-surgeons, cardiothoracic surgeons, gastroenterologists, nephrologists, family practioners, General Internists, and Podiatrists were very well versed in their specific fields. Patients reacted to them with humility, and respect.
Physicians and Surgeons can tend to be obnoxious at times in how they deal with patients; probably due to their stressed hours, and busy schedules. I've witnessed this personally when I've rotated with American physicians. Their patient interaction is very cold--there is almost a wall that separates the physician and the patient. You can tell that the patient is listening and has some kind of fear of the physician or hesitance to talk back.
However when I rotated with Pinoy doctors, they were very caring towards the patient and very approachable. Instead of the patient reaching out, it was they, the physician-surgeon that reached out. Asking about family history, interests, etc. They start a very warm conversation to open the patient--then from there go into patient history, medical history. When I talked to Dr. Villanueva about this and why he did it, he said he does it because if you open the patient up, the more cooperative they are to you--and will be more likely to trust you. Very strategic kaayo.
Sure there have been some Filipino doctors that were very serious, pero they have to be given their work condition and their manner of work. Filipino Surgeons are extremely strict and almost unapproachable, but their record in successful surgical procedures are impressive.
I seriously think that the way Philippine Medical Schools teach medicine is superior to American methodology.
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