Wellness

[sunshine45]

my dad always loved gifts of food......xmas cookies in particular or dried fruits.....he even loved fruitcakes.

he also received gift baskets with cheese/wine/snacks (although he did not drink alcohol.)

his most favorite one  was probably a bird feeder that someone had made. it was bird feeder shaped, but had touches of items painted on it that a doctor would use. a bird feeder doctors office. 

[mspatmac]

@homedecor1 

You have received a lot of opinions and suggestions about gifting and I have discovered it's not unuual to gift Doctors.  People often send food gufts to nurses stations after a hospital stay.  There are actually list's of suggestions if you google Gifts for Doctors..

Hope you find the perfect gifts and I'm sure they will be very much appreciated.  You are a caring person.

[tiny 2]

@homedecor1, My husband loved handwritten letters and particularly loved birthday cards.

We received so many gifts of fruits etc. at home (overrun with them) that we always took them to the office and placed them in the kitchen dining area so that all of the staff could enjoy them and take some things home. It wasn't possible for the two of us to eat that much fruit and goodies. We also shared with nursing homes. Many have their own tree in the lobby and you can pick a patient and get the items on the list for their Christmas then return wrapped to the tree.

He was also very appreciative of charitable donations such as buying a star on the big outdoor tree at the hospital. The money would go toward providing care for children in the pediatric ICU. Most hospitals have something like this.

[homedecor1]

@chrystaltree 

Oh my seems like your a little dramatic in your reply... I never said money just wanted ideas for a small token of appreciation is all we were looking to do.

Not monetary or excessive by any means.

No need for them to ever be terminated over a kind gesture don't know what system you worked but we sent a Edible Arrangement to the staff after his long stay and we got a thank you card from the head nurse & staff.  

Guess everyone has a different policy.

[gertrudecloset]

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@homedecor1 wrote:

We don't normally gift but my spouse has the most wonderful primary and pulmonary doctors.  Both these gentlemen go out of their way to call us to see how he is between appointments or contact his insurance, etc. whenever there is a issue. They just are terrific.

(We always gift their PAs with a monetary gift).

We'd like to give them something (other than the Christmas card with thankyou note) as both have gone beyond the realms of most doctors.

Thank you for your suggestions.

PS: We don't know their personal life's to buy gift card to restaurants or where they shop.

homedecor1

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@homedecor1it is inappropriate for you to give gifts, however small to medical staff that you have a relationship with.  It is likely unethical behavior for them and many feel uncomfortable at the thought of being offered these gifts.  It's not appropriate.  Not so much because they earn enough or more than another, but because it could be seen as a conflict of interest.  Sounds like you are a very caring and giving person, but this is one you should re-consider.

A card to the entire staff (if you had a stay in the hospital or office) is sufficient.  Every time you come in contact with them through a visit, just letting them know verbally how much they mean to you as partners in your care goes so much farther.  Many of them are over worked and just the kind words of gratitude should do it.

[Marp]

@homedecor1,  do you have a local/hometown newspaper?  If so write a brief note of thanks and appreciation then place it as a display ad, in color if possible,  in the newspaper.

[SoldierFnp]

I have been a Nurse Practitioner for over 25 years and I can tell you that it is completely inappropriate to accept a monitary gift from a patient.  Most institutions have policies that address this.  A thank you note is always deeply appreciated.  Fruit or candy that is sent to the clinic for the entire staff is welcome. Many patients do not realize that we are supported by staff that make it possible to provide good care and service

[Group 5 minus 1]

Did they get paid?

[Chopsmom]

When my husband's vascular surgeon and his staff went above and beyond for us, my husband wrote a lovely thank you letter to them.

They were so grateful that they called and asked if they could post it online.  The doctor mentioned it at his next appointment as well.

[eadu4]

@homedecor1   I am with others that is is highly unethical to gift a monetary amount to a health professional.  They are usually partnered with different hospitals (so they can treat paitients there) and I can guarantee the hospitals have policies against that kind of gifting.  A well written thank you note, posting a glowing review on their webpage those are much appreciated.  Some are not even allowed to accept gifts for their staff (candy etc).  I would think it would make the doctor/PA/nurse hightly uncomfortable. 

     I've had doctors that I have NOT been to but once or twice check back on me so while it's nice, it's not uncommon depending on your issues.  I understand your being thrilled with their treatment of your spouse, but if they want to get paid they do have to contact insurance companies and I've had doctors have to justify treatments, surgeries etc, again that is not unusual.  They know what they are coding your issues to and the best way to get it covered.