Healthcare professionals in the doctor's office should be friendly and open. Patients entering the doctor's office should be greeted immediately with a smile and a gentle touch letting the patient know you care. “Health care workers in a doctor's office are held to higher standards than most professions because they are dealing with patients' dignity and ability to be healed” (Wolff). Educating staff to be professional in the medical practice represents excellent practice in patient care. Successful patient-centered care requires the entire practice, which represents the patient's treatment and experience from the moment they enter the office until they leave. To conclude, professionalism in a medical practice means knowing your job and doing it well. Professionalism requires putting interests at the centre, responsiveness to the healthcare needs of society, maintaining the highest standards of excellence in the healthcare sector (helpme.com). It is important to be trustworthy, respectful and competent when working as a medical professional. Professionalism in the medical practice means taking responsibility for your patients, committing to patient confidentiality, and having patient-centered care for your patient..