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define a profession
It is a vocation or calling and implies
service to others
It determines its own standaras and sets its
own examinations
It has a special relationship with those
whom it serves - patients.
It has particular ethical principles
It has a distinctive knowledge base which is
kept up to date
as “ Constituting those attitudes and
behaviors that serve to maintain
patient interest above physician Self-
Interest”
Professionalism
It has been described by The
American Board of Internal Medicine
as
The concept of professionalism
includes the following values as:
Honesty
Altruism
Service
Commitment
Communication®
Commitment to excellence
accountability
Life-long learning
Role of the doctor
within the health
service
Understanding of the health care system
clinical responsibilities
doctor as researcher
doctor as mentor or
teacher
doctor as manager
including quality control
Team work
professionalism
How it can be taught?
Role modeling
Role Plays
Simulated Patients
Small group discussions
