I recently had a surgical procedure done and I want to do something to show my appreciation to the medical staff. This includes the doctor, the nurses, the receptionist, and the counselor. All of whom I had to encounter leading up to and during the surgery which comes to about 10 - 15 people. The process was long and tedious and I just want to thank them for their hard work and patience with me all the way through. I have been thinking of gift ideas and or gestures to express my gratitude. What are some things I can think of? The more frugal the better. I did just spend a good grip on the surgery. Thanks in advance.
2007-03-09 04:32:48 · 12 answers · asked by missmozee 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Ahhh, this is a precarious situation. And I think that all that is necessary, is a nice hand-written letter, expressing your gratitude.
As you said, you did pay for their services but it is still understandable that you feel the need to let them know just how much you appreciated their support and taking care of you through your procedure.
If you really feel the need to do something other than just a note or a card.....a basket of muffins; either homemade or from a bakery for the entire bunch would be appropriate.
Good on ya for being grateful too...this is something that, for whatever reason, seems to be dying out these days ;)
2007-03-09 05:15:04 · answer #1 · answered by L ♥ L ♥ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A heart-felt letter is the best reward of all. These medical professional work long hard hours and are constantly blamed for never doing enough or for every little error, so a sincere thank-you would mean a lot.
You could also send a gift. Since you're thanking a bunch of individuals instead of a group located in the same area, it would be difficult to do one big gift, like a free lunch, so I'd recommend a bunch of smaller gifts.
Maybe something they can use to spoil themselves, like a mini-massager or unusual photo frame. If you give food, stay away from unhealthy things like candy or alcohol, and consider something more unusual - exotic dipping sauces, fondue cheeses, etc.
Or, pay it forward - donate to charity in their name and send them a plaque so they know that their good work is spilling out in the world.
2007-03-09 13:02:22 · answer #2 · answered by teresathegreat 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would write a note to each of them, thanking them for their care and concern during your procedure. I might also enclose a smallish gift card to a bookstore or something similar. It would be a nice gesture and would work for many different folks. The problem with sweets or food is that you never know if the person you're giving it to is diabetic, allergic to something or suffering from some other ailment that might prevent them from enjoying your generous gift.
2007-03-09 12:44:49 · answer #3 · answered by Susan G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Send a bouquet of flowers addressed with a Thank You to all the staff.
Or if you are good at some craft, then you could paint or draw something to give to them to keep in the office.
Invite them to your house to have a cook out. (little cold for that maybe)
Make them some cookies and take up there.
2007-03-09 12:44:21 · answer #4 · answered by hol 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
suggestions:
- a nice cake (not those commercial, impersonal ones) with a short message of gratitude
- give them referrals (at least i know doctors would appreciate this)
- find an organization dealing with the same case as yours, and make a humble donation to the medical staff's name/s
- give them nice, personalized pens (perhaps a simple parker jotter or something with their names on them) -- it's useful to them, and it's personal but not too envasive
- send them a thank you car dwith a personal note, and perhaps a box of good chocolates alone with it that they can share among themselves
tips:
- it has to be personal and not over-rated. they just did what they are supposed to do, afterall -- you just have to thank them for dong such a good job at it.
- make it something simple but useful for their professions -- they don't need a diversion
- it will be good to have "equal" gifts for everyone, or just one big gift for all... it is a team effort afterall
2007-03-09 12:46:09 · answer #5 · answered by schatz101 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have a gift basket of baked goods delivered to the office where these people work. Send thank you notes to the staff and the doctors.
2007-03-09 17:46:02 · answer #6 · answered by Lov'n IT! 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
10 - 15 people is a lot of gifts and not practical for you (or many people) to afford.
Send each of them a card with a little note of appreciation written by you.
2007-03-09 12:43:13 · answer #7 · answered by Pacifica 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think a individual thank you card would be nice. I think flowers or have bagels/doughnuts/muffins delivered It's cheeper then sending them luch or something and it'd be a nice way to start off their day.
I think it's really nice of you to want to do something for them!
2007-03-09 13:07:24 · answer #8 · answered by lizo0110 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just a personal thanks goes a long ways, but if you insist on giving a physical token, a card and flowers to the staff (not individually) is an appropriate thank you.
2007-03-09 12:43:32 · answer #9 · answered by Pixie 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A gift card to a local restuarant for maybe $150.00 presented to all of them. They all could probably order lunch with it.
2007-03-09 12:39:03 · answer #10 · answered by Keith W 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋