Important Notice
For the sake of Transparency, CMF would like to emphasise the importance to fill in detail, ALL sections/questions in the ‘listing form found via the “Add Listing” button on this website, before submitting it. …By doing so, your listing will be considered to be in order.
Transparency on our website is crucial for several reasons:
- Trust Building: Patients are more likely to trust healthcare providers when they have access to clear, accurate information. When patients have access to detailed information about doctors, including but not limited to, their qualifications, experience, specialties and professional summary, they feel more confident in their healthcare choices.
- Informed Decisions: Providing detailed information helps patients make informed choices about their healthcare, ensuring they find the right provider for their needs.
- Accountability: Transparency holds our system accountable for the quality of care delivered.
- Comparative Analysis: A transparent directory enables patients to compare different healthcare providers easily. This comparison can be based on various factors ensuring patients can choose the best possible care.
- Enhanced Communication: Transparency enhances communication between patients and doctors. When patients are well-informed, they can have more meaningful discussions with their healthcare providers, leading to better health outcomes and patient satisfaction.
Overall, transparency empowers patients and fosters a more trustworthy system.
Common Areas of Concern that Should be in Order
- Listing Title is your name in full name with your professional title; e.g. Dr. Sarah Adams
- Listing logo is your Display picture, which should be clear and in a professional manner.
- Description is your Professional Summary, and is important. See Sample Listing for example.
- If you are working in a hospital/Clinic/Private Practice, add the details of the hospital via Add Chamber.
- Active Opening Hours are the hours you are available to be contacted, if you leave blank it means you are available 24hrs a day, every day. This is important for listed doctors.
Please Note
- The Contact details you provide is to be your official address & number [where you receive your patients], and not your private/home contact, except if it is where or how you receive your patients.
- All “New Listing” submissions will be “Pending” and will remain so, until CMF Admin approves it to be “Published”. CMF admin can only approve a listing if it is in order by way of information provided being verified, complete and appropriate.
- CMF Admin may call or message you via your contact number to verify information or inform you of any issues, so please make sure it is valid. This is to satisfy CMF policies, so we are not held liable for misinformation or lack of transparency.
- Please allow 24hrs – 72hrs [Monday – Friday] for approval, subject to listing being in order.
- Contact CMF if listing is in order and the status remains “Pending” after 72hrs [Monday – Friday].
Why Be Listed on CMF as a Doctor?
Increased Visibility: A directory enhances a doctor's visibility to a broader audience, making it easier for potential patients to find them. This can lead to an increase in patient inquiries and appointments.
Reputation Building: A listing on a reputable directory can enhance a doctor's professional reputation. Positive patient reviews and a detailed profile showcasing their qualifications and expertise can build credibility and trust among patients.
Marketing and Branding: A presence on CMF directory serves as a form of marketing. Doctors can highlight their specialties, services, and achievements, effectively branding themselves in a competitive healthcare market.
Patient Trust: Transparency about a doctor's qualifications, experience, and patient reviews helps build trust. Patients are more likely to choose a doctor whose background is clear and accessible.
Referral Opportunities: Being listed on a directory can lead to more referrals from other healthcare professionals and patients. It acts as a network where doctors can connect and collaborate.
Online Presence: In today's digital age, having an online presence is crucial. It enhances a doctor's online footprint, making them more accessible to patients who search for healthcare providers online.
Competitive Advantage: Being listed on a directory can give doctors a competitive edge over those who are not. Patients often prefer the convenience of using directories to find and compare healthcare providers.
SEO Benefits: CMF listing can improve a doctor's search engine optimisation (SEO). When patients search for specific medical services or specialties, a well-maintained directory profile can appear in search results, driving more traffic to the doctor's practice.
Practice Growth: Ultimately, the increased visibility, trust, and referrals resulting from a directory listing can lead to the growth of a doctor's practice, with more patients seeking their services.
Why Be Listed on CMF as a Hospital?
Increased Visibility: A listing enhances a hospital’s visibility to a broader audience, making it easier for potential patients to discover its services. This increased exposure can lead to higher patient admissions and utilization of services.
Reputation Enhancement: A detailed and well-maintained profile on a reputable medical directory can bolster a hospital's reputation. Positive patient reviews and comprehensive information about services, specialties, and facilities can build credibility and trust.
Attracting Top Talent: Being featured in a medical directory can attract high-quality medical professionals looking for reputable institutions to work at, thus improving the overall quality of care provided.
Marketing and Branding: A medical directory serves as an effective marketing tool, allowing hospitals to highlight their specialties, advanced technologies, patient care standards, and unique services, strengthening their brand in the healthcare market.
Patient Trust and Confidence: Transparency about the hospital’s services, facilities, staff qualifications, and patient reviews helps build trust and confidence among potential patients, making them more likely to choose that hospital for their healthcare needs.
Improved Patient Access: Directories often include contact information, appointment scheduling options, and maps, making it easier for patients to access hospital services, thereby improving patient convenience and satisfaction.
Competitive Advantage: In a competitive healthcare landscape, being listed in a reputable directory can give a hospital an edge over others that are not listed or are less prominently featured.
Enhanced Online Presence: A directory listing improves a hospital's online presence, making it more likely to appear in search engine results when patients look for specific healthcare services, leading to increased website traffic and patient inquiries.