Social contract, Professionalism, boundary setting, and burnout

Question 1

Social contract
Principle A
2 points

Answer 1

• People live in accordance with an agreement that establishes moral and political rules of behaviour. Being fully accountable for your actions means self regulation and discipline reduces unprofessional violations
• Have integrity by being a whole person and not a dual nature

Question 2

Professionalism

Two points

Answer 2

• Special skills, knowledge and expertise that benefits members of society
• Commitment to use said expertise always and without exception for others

Question 3

Boundary setting and maintenance

Principles D and H

Answer 3

The doctor has a power differential, it is therefore their responsibility to keep the differential and the relationship professional

Question 4

Burnout
A career adversity syndrome
Principles C, F, and G

Answer 4

• Higher risk of impairment and addiction, impaired judgement, substandard practice, and patient harm
• Result of a prolonged, and excessive emotional, physical and mental stress