I have had recent re-constructive surgery and am delighted with the results. Is it acceptable to give a little gift, if so any suggestions? Or should I just stick with a 'thank you' card?
2007-07-03 01:08:11 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
a note is just fine; surgeons usually make millions, so they don't need anything. It is the gesture of appreciation that is meaningful, so a card is with a handwritten note is completely fine. Actually, if you wanted to do a little more - sending them lunch would be appreciated, as they seldom have time to have lunch. Find out from the office what is a fav of theirs. Find out, too, where they will be and have it delivered to them; it can be delivered to surgery (which may be in the office) - that will be much appreciated. (send enough for nurses, too, if you can. He may have a scrub nurse that works for him)
2007-07-03 07:42:14 · answer #1 · answered by limeyheart 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is a good idea to show your appreciation. Make sure you don't spend an extraordinary amount of money - if your surgeon has any ethics, he knows that it is inappropriate to accept a very valuable gift from a patient. This goes for anyone in healthcare
2007-07-03 01:33:50 · answer #2 · answered by ~SheSul~ 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
"Thank you card" or a little gift are both OK. If you want to choose a small gift for him, here are some choices. Good Luck!
2007-07-04 16:30:28 · answer #3 · answered by hellenwashington 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could send him flowers or a box of candy. I've done it and my doctor was very pleased. It's never inappropriate to show gratitude, (except to a judge in a court of law -- they're forbidden to accept gifts).
2007-07-03 01:14:46 · answer #4 · answered by Elaine P...is for Poetry 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A flower bouquet with a personal note is always the best gift :)
2007-07-03 01:12:07 · answer #5 · answered by The Sparrow 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
congratulations happy to pay attention your surgical operation went properly and valuable. how some present certificates to a resturant or a macy's and so on. or maybe a severe high quality bottle of wine. good success stay properly
2016-11-08 01:02:54 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Write a short, 1-page "thank you" letter, and offer to talk with prospective patients who are considering similar procedures. He can use it as a testimonial to show other patients. This will help him boost his business, and he should be very grateful for that.
2007-07-03 01:16:35 · answer #7 · answered by Ralfcoder 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
a thank you card is good but if you want to go the extra mile a green potted plant would be nice.
2007-07-06 07:46:40 · answer #8 · answered by shug 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Flowers or a plant are good gifts; and that way, his office staff gets to enjoy them too.
2007-07-03 01:39:22 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
A letter of appreciation is fine and appropriate that is what I would send
2007-07-06 12:07:28 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋