Slenderwoman

Question for #doctorsandmedicalprofessionals of Mastodon (#medstodon ? #doctortoots ?)

As an MD in Sweden I introduce myself to patients as “Name Surname, Physician” & expect them to call me by first name. Colleagues & nurses use first name. In charts it’s usually Dr Surname. When abroad, I’m not sure how to introduce myself. In a professional setting, is Dr Surname the way to go? What about social gatherings? My Swedish instinct is to drop the “doctor” - what’s the custom where you are?

Jan 22, 2023 at 11:25amWeb
Show threadhope!Jan 22, 2023

@Dimduning UK trained and work in UK - I introduce myself by first name instinctively, even though was told by another Asian female doc to introduce as "Dr (surname)"

Patients will occasionally call me "Dr Hope"

Show threadhope!Jan 22, 2023

@Dimduning if meeting a colleague I'd introduce myself/expect to get introduced as Firstname, but I refer to colleagues in emails/to other pts as Dr Surname (usually)

Is it OK to boost this toot?

Show threadSlenderwomanJan 22, 2023
@drhope Quite similar to what I’m used to, then. Thank you for the input! And yes, absolutely ok to boost!