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1Professor and HOD, Department of Community Medicine, Dr. PSIMS and RF, Krishna, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Summary:
Modern medicine often prizes technical mastery over the human element, yet the true essence of public health lies in the relationships between healers and the community. This oration explores the transition from a technically competent doctor to a "total quality individual" by integrating the World Health Organization's ten core life skills. In an era defined by rapid technological shifts and rising medicolegal pressure, soft skills such as empathy, communication, and emotional intelligence are no longer just "nice-to-have" traits; they are fundamental competencies. By adopting the Attitude Behavior Creativity Discipline - Effective Communication Goal Honesty Framework framework - covering attitude, behavior, discipline, and honesty - medical professionals can move beyond clinical success to achieve lasting professional satisfaction and institutional excellence.
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