Patients who have doubts about whether or not the professional is a fake doctor can consult the CFM (Federal Council of Medicine) page. Around 80% of doctors are registered with photos on the portal.
Also check to see if the professional in question has not filed any complaints. Search sites can complement this search with other information, such as whether this professional has any process. It should be noted what type of process it is, if any, because the professional may have processes in their name that have no relation to the medical field.
Review the doctor’s resume and evaluations. Social networks can also provide more possibilities for this search. There, other information can be collected and checked, as regulations on the use of social networks for doctors restrict some issues that are not always followed — such as diagnoses or prescriptions through any mass media, in addition to publishing prices and discounts. on the professional’s social networks.
Use directions. Even if you don’t have the option to choose between many professionals, sometimes it is possible to seek information from reliable sources, such as people close to you, hospitals and clinics.
Pay attention to the signs. The patient should ask themselves a series of questions when undergoing treatment with a doctor, such as: does the professional treat me with respect, attention and professionalism? Do you have a good reputation, references and knowledge in the area of my disease or condition? Do you have an office or clinic with good infrastructure, hygiene and comfort?
Sources: Larissa Cassiano, gynecologist and obstetrician, master’s student in Gynecology and Obstetrics at FMUSP and columnist for VivaBem; Taina Viana, cardiologist at Hospital São Rafael, Rede D’Or, in Salvador; Paulo Camiz, general practitioner and professor at HC-FMUSP (Hospital das Clínicas of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of São Paulo); It is Julio Barbosa, doctor from UFBA (Federal University of Bahia) and neurosurgeon.
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