When someone faces a serious or terminal illness then the care of a doctor is invaluable. They do all they can to try and help our loved ones or friends get better.
Unfortunately that isn’t always possible. And although doctors give their all they can’t save everyone.
But even if your loved one passes away it is still a kind gesture to show your appreciation to the doctors who strived to help them recover or made them as comfortable as possible.
So sending them a thank you note or card with message is a great way to show your appreciation for all they did and how grateful you were to them.
If you aren’t sure of what to write in a thank you note for doctors then the example messages below should help you find the right words to show them how much what they did meant to you.
Thank You Messages to Doctors
- Thank you for being such a kind and thoughtful voice when we needed it most. You are a credit to your profession and we truly appreciate all you did
- We are very grateful for all you did. Although it wasn’t meant to be we know that had nothing to do with you or your care. Thank you for trying though, and for never giving up
- You showed our grandma such compassion when she was in hospital. Thank you for making it that little bit easier for her and all of us
- We saw how tirelessly you worked to try and save our dad. Thank you for your commitment and dedication to saving lives
- Thank you for being the best doctor we could possibly have hoped for. You helped us to get through such an awful situation
- You have always treated our family with such care. When we have needed it most you have been there to help us face the worst of times with love and thoughtfulness. Thank you for everything
- Some heroes don’t wear capes, they wear stethoscopes. Thank you for being more than just a doctor
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- When we are faced with a loss it can fall to the doctor to show us the strength and kindness we so need. You have been that doctor and I will always appreciate it
- I can’t find the words to thank you enough for the service and care you gave. In our hardest moments you provided a light amongst the dark. Thank you
- We are eternally thankfully for your unending service. It was your help and recommendations that gave my mother 3 more years with us. For that I will be forever grateful
Thank You Notes to Doctors after a Death
Dear Dr ______,
Thank you for everything you did for our mother. I know you tried to do all you could to save her and we are forever grateful knowing she had someone in her corner fighting for her like you.
Yours,
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Dear Dr ______,
I am so thankful that you were there for my dad when he was sick. I know he appreciated your patience and calm manner. I wish the outcome had been different and he were still with us but I take comfort from knowing he was treated so well.
Thank you from the whole family,
Yours,
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Dear Dr ______,
We appreciate your kindness and understanding. To lose someone so special to us has been devastating but you were always there to answer any questions and try to reassure us. Thank you for being such a good doctor in our time of need.
Yours,
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Dear Dr ______,
We knew our mom wasn’t going to get better but you made her remaining time as comfortable and happy as it could be. That was all we ever wanted and we will always be grateful. Thank you for such devotion to your patients, you’re a wonderful doctor.
Yours,
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Dear Dr ______,
Thank you for never giving up on our grandmother. I know you were fighting a losing battle but to see someone so dedicated to saving lives was really inspiring. You really went above and beyond. I am very grateful, as I know my entire family are too.
Yours,
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Dear Dr ______,
You are an inspiration in the way you work. Your concern for the well being of your patients is clear to see and the devotion to my aunt when she was sick was incredible. Though she is no longer with us I feel so grateful knowing that she had a brilliant doctor to look after her.
Yours,
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Dear Dr ______,
It has been such an eye opener to see first hand how much love and care goes into your work. My uncle sadly passed away not long ago but I was heartened to see how well he was treated by you and your staff. My whole family and I will always be grateful for the level of care he was shown. Thank you.
Yours,
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Heartfelt Thanks to Doctors
- Our deepest and sincerest thanks to you and your team. We are so grateful for all you do
- Thank you from the bottom of my heart for how much you did to save my brother. Whilst I am so saddened by his loss I wanted to let you know I appreciated your determination to try and save him
- Your skill and the hope you bring to your patients should not be overlooked. I know we, along with I’m sure all the other patients families, appreciate you more than we can say. Thank you
- We feel lucky to have had such a wonderful doctor. Thank you
- The warmth and effort you out into your care makes you such an amazing doctor. We felt so scared having to come to the hospital, and even though our father passed away, it was your warmth that helped us become more comfortable. Thank you
- Some doctors offer comfort and hope even when everything looks so bleak. I want to thank you for making a terrible situation more bearable. It was greatly appreciated
- Thank you to you and your entire team for the amazing care you gave my mother throughout her illness. She lasted longer than we all thought possible and I know that a lot of that is because of you. I will always be grateful
- Doctors are so inspirational and you are no different. I am so thankful for all your caring hard work
- You didn’t just look after my mom as her doctor, you were like a friend to her. I know she needed someone like that in her final weeks. Thank you for making her more comfortable and being there for her
- Your support has been invaluable and throughout such a difficult time with losing a loved one it’s been a real help to have a doctor as understanding as you. Thank you
Appreciation Quotes for Doctors
- I appreciate your kind demeanor and the love and respect you show to those you treat
- Your gentle bedside manner and the obvious love you have for those in your care is a testament to what an amazing doctor you are. Thank you for everything you do
- What you do is truly noble. I know I’m not alone when I say I appreciate it so much. Thank you
- We put out trust in doctors like you and you repay us with care and attention. I cannot stress how much we appreciate what you do and how you have helped our loved ones even when they were so ill
- When faced with a terminal illness in the family it can be so scary, but having a doctor like you who reassured us and explained things calmly and gently was such a help. We are very grateful
- Thank you for just being a very special doctor. When we were at our lowest you were there to provide the comfort we needed. We truly appreciate you
- We didn’t expect a superman who could save our mom but you were still there at every step of the way to help wth whatever we needed. We can’t express our thanks and appreciation enough
- To all the doctors who care for and looked after our gran until she passed away – thank you for making her final days comfortable. We are very grateful
After losing someone important from your life it’s understandable if you don’t feel like reaching out to thank people. But if your passed loved one was treated and looked after by doctors it’s good to at some point thank them for their care.
Hopefully when you feel the time is right these example thank you notes for doctors will help you to find the right words to thank a doctor for everything they did.
