Professionalism Flashcards
ABIM definition?
maintain patient’s interests above ones self interest
CMA definition?
skills/behaviors expected from individuals practicing their profession
whats a profession?
self-disciplined group of individuals who hold themselves out to the public possessing a special skill from training and education
two elements of every profession?
specialized body of knowledge
commitment to service
altruism
serving best interest of others including patients, colleagues, mentors, and trainers
accountability
being accountable to your patients
excellence
conscientious effort to exceed expectations and make a commitment to life long learning
duty
free acceptance of a commitment to service
honor and integrity
regard for the highest standards of behavior and refusal to violate personal or professional codes
respect
for others, including patients and their families and other colleagues
unprofessional behavior?
abuse of power discrimination, bias, harassment breach of confidentiality arrogance greed misrepresentation impairment lack of conscientousness conflict of interest dishonesty
students unprofessional in med school?
3x more likely to be unprofessional as practicing doctor
white coat ceremony
take an oath of commitment at start of medical career
*summarizes essence of professionalism
four steps of teaching professionalism?
defining characteristics of expected behavior
assessment
remediation
supportive institutional culture
challenges to professionalism
commercialism, beuraucratization, industrialization, and consumerism**
health care has become a major industry
- managed care can reward physicians for limiting medical services
- medical associations and pharm companies
