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. 2011 Nov;6(11):2681–2687. doi: 10.2215/CJN.02230311

Table 5.

Identified qualities of a “good” nephrologist (more than one response permitted)

Most Frequently Referenced Qualities Number of References
Personal or humanistic attributes 65
    intelligence 14
    compassion 14
    enthusiasm for job 14
    work-life balance 13
Approach taken to patient care 67
    holistic and balanced 51
    logical and sensible 17
    evidence and research based 9
Skill or action displayed 91
    strong knowledge base 22
    good clinical skills 21
    research and academic skills 17
    teaching 14