intro to professionalism

Question 1

describe medical professionalism which have 3 aspects :

Answer 1

1- primacy of patient welfare: trust , altruism , and patient interest
2- patient autonomy: being honest , educate and empower ur patient w/ appropriate medical decisions
3- social justice: address the physicians societal contract and distributive justice. Aka considering the available resources and taking care of ur patient

Question 2

the rocs definition of medical professionalism is set of —— , —- , —— that helps the public —– the doctors medical professionalism includes

Answer 2

• values , behaviours , relationship to trust
• integrity
• compassion
• altruism
• continuous improvement
• excellence
• working in partnership

Question 3

unprofessional behaviour includes

Answer 3

• failure to engage
• dishonest behaviour
• disrespect
• poor self-awareness

Question 4

—– is a re-socilaization (values and norms )of certain aspects in one’s prior self are replaced with new ways of thinking , acting , and valuing

Answer 4

• medical education

Question 5

clinical learning environment must balance between —– and —– and is important to —–

Answer 5

• learning and service
• quality and safety

Question 6

protects the public by promoting and ensuring high standards of education , training , conducts and competence among doctors

Answer 6

medical council

Question 7

—– values, behaviours and attitudes that promotes professional relationship , public trust and patient safety

Answer 7

medical professionalism

Question 8

define professional identity formation

Answer 8

A representation of self, achieved in stages over
time during which the characteristics, values
and norms of the medical profession are
internalised, resulting in an individual thinking,
acting and feeling like a physician/doctor

Question 9

professional identity formation starts off with :

Answer 9

personal identity and then socialisation and finally the professional indenityt

Question 10

the first step of developing a professional identity is to —– since —– is built on this foundation and the lack of it cause —–

Answer 10

• self-awareness
• authenticity
• career-limiting ( conflict w/ ppl, difficulties in rs , and problems w/ patient safety )

Question 11

—– is the capacity to maintain well-being and work performance under pressure

Answer 11

resilience

Question 12

residence can be —– which is translated to —– and resilience can also be —– that has 4 dimensions;

Answer 12

• emotional competence
• translated into skills and behaviours acquired during training
• its also a cognitive process and the dimensions are : self- efficacy aka the confidence to be able to do something , planning , self- regulation aka self control and commitment/perservance

Question 13

—— is an invitation to collective
action. It’s not about telling people what and
how to do things, but why, and trusting them
to act.”

Answer 13

leadership

Question 14

RCSI Code of Conduct 6 principles

Answer 14

Your primary concern must be to maintain and improve the health, wellbeing, care and safety of
patients.
* Develop your professional competence, skills and standing so as to bring health gain and value to
the community and society.
* Be honest and trustworthy and show respect for others.
* Conduct yourself in a manner which enhances the service provided to society and which will
maintain the good name of your profession.
* Maintain your professional knowledge and competence.
* Be aware of your obligations under the Code of Conduct.