professionalism (pink)

Question 1

1. What is medical professionalism?

2. Describe professional behaviours expected of medical students and doctors (7)

Answer 1

1. the set of values, behaviours, and relationships that underpins the trust that the public has in doctors.
2. • make care of patient first concern
     - protect and promote the health of patients and public
     - provide good standard of practice and care and keep up to date
     - treat patients as individuals and respect their dignity
     - work in partnership with patients
     - be honest and open and act with integrity
     - maintain confidentiality

Question 2

1. what is the role of the GMC?

Answer 2

1. to protect, promote and maintain the health and safety of the public by ensuring the proper standards in the practice of medicine

Question 3

Name 5 features of a profession

Answer 3

1. commitment to serve the public good
2. generalised and systematised knowledge
3. standards are set; element of self regulation
4. certification or licensing procedure
5. existence of professional body

Question 4

How does GMC guidance aid professional development (9)

Answer 4

1. coping with stress and challenges
2. dealing with doubt and uncertainty
3. apply ethical and moral reasoning
4. work effectively within a team
5. manage own learning and development
6. prioritise time well and ensure balance
7. prioritise patient safety and raise concerns where appropriate
8. work colaboratively
9. deal with and mitigate personal bias

Question 5

Name professional standards expected of medical students in terms of:

1. university (3)
2. clinical setting (7)
3. personal/societal

Answer 5

1. attendance, punctuality, academic probity.
2. consent, confidentiality, dress, patient safety, working with others, recognition of own limitations, reflective practice
3. alcohol, drugs, social media, physical and mental health

Question 6

1. when is fitness to practice called into question?

2. name examples of serious departures from GMC principles

Answer 6

1. when a person’s behaviour or health raises a serious or persistent cause for concern to practice as a doctor after graduation, or about their ability to continue on a medical course.
2. reckless disregard for patient safety
   causing serious harm, either deliberately or through incompetence
   abuse of position of trust
   dishonesty
   putting own interests before a patient’s
   persistent lack of insight
   offences of a sexual nature