Professionalism Flashcards
What is professionalism?
Commitment to a set of values, behaviours and relationships that underpins the public trust in the profession
What is a major underpin professional behaviour?
Ethics
Name 6 examples of characteristics of a professional person
- Expertise
- Respect
- Probity (honest and integrity)
- Responsibility and accountability
- Respectability
- Standards and behaviour
Describe why professionalism is important
- Dentistry is a profession
- Professionalism generates patient confidence
- Confidence allows your patient to believe your treatment
What is the Hippocratic Oath?
- Moral code of ethical conduct
- Undertaken before commencing medical / dental practice
- Declaring obligations of high standard of patient care, appropriate conduct and ethical standards
What is the 1st principle of GDC Standards for the Dental Team?
Put patient’s interests first
What is the 2nd principle of GDC Standards for the Dental Team?
Communicate effectively with patients
What is the 3rd principle of GDC Standards for the Dental Team?
Obtain valid consent
What is the 4th principle of GDC Standards for the Dental Team?
Maintain and protect patient’s information
What is the 5th principle of GDC Standards for the Dental Team?
Have a clear and effective complaints procedure
What is the 6th principle of GDC Standards for the Dental Team?
Work with colleagues in a way that is in patients’ best interests
What is the 7th principle of GDC Standards for the Dental Team
Maintain, develop and work within professional knowledge and skills
What is the 8th principle of GDC Standards for the Dental Team?
Raise concerns if patients are at risk
What is the 9th principle of GDC Standards for the Dental Team?
Make sure our personal behaviour maintains confidence in us and the dental profession
What is student fitness to practice?
Document on GDC website with positive approach to professional behaviour among dental students
