Visiting patients is a caring thing in hospital. Gifts should be simple, practical and in line with patients’ preferences. Here are some common gift suggestions:

Flowers: Send a beautiful bouquet of flowers, which can bring a pleasant mood to patients and also help improve the environment of the ward.

Fruits: Fresh fruits are rich in vitamins and cellulose, which is conducive to the recovery of patients. You can choose some fruits that are easy for patients to eat, such as apples, bananas, etc.

Books or magazines: If the patient likes to read, sending a good book or magazine can make them have a good time in the hospital bed, while also helping to relieve anxiety and boredom.

Food: Some healthy foods, such as oats, nuts, honey, etc., can provide the patient’s body with the nutrients it needs, while also helping to improve the patient’s appetite.

Thermal supplies: If the patient needs to keep warm, sending some thermal supplies, such as hot water bags, heating pads, etc., can make the patient feel warm in the cold season.

In conclusion, when visiting a patient, the gifts given should be simple, practical, and in line with the patient’s preferences, in order to express care and blessings to the patient. At the same time, care should also be taken to avoid giving some unnecessary gifts, so as not to cause trouble or burden to the patient.

Is it okay for a patient to give a doctor gift?

In some cultures, a patient’s gift to a doctor is a way of thanking, while in other cultures, a patient’s gift will be regarded as a bribe. In the medical field, there are certain moral and legal risks in the acceptance and giving of gifts. Here are some issues that may need to be considered:

1. Tipping red line: In some countries and regions, accepting gifts is not allowed, especially accepting high-value gifts may be regarded as bribery and violate ethics and regulations.

2. Ethical issues: Doctors should give priority to technical services when treating patients, rather than deciding the quality of treatment based on whether the patient has sent gifts. Gifts may affect the impartiality of the doctor’s work, so doctors are usually required to refuse to accept gifts to maintain impartiality and professional ethics.

3. Responsibility: Doctors will provide professional services to patients and have a sense of responsibility to patients. Receiving gifts may make doctors fall into the suspicion of patients and cause trouble for doctors.

In general, hospitals or medical institutions such as doctors usually have clear rules for giving gifts to patients. If you want to give a gift to a doctor, it is best to understand the relevant regulations in advance and choose some small gifts with moderate value, health and practicality, to express gratitude rather than make the doctor feel uncomfortable. At the same time, gifts are not welcome by all doctors, so you can write a handwritten thank you letter instead.