professionalism “always serve the interests of patients above physician’s own self-interest”...
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Professionalism
“Always serve the interests of patients above physician’s own self-interest”
Alan ChuChapter 191
April 25, 2012
Foundations of successful medical practice Medical knowledge Skill Medical professionalism
Decline in medical professionalism Professionalism programs Mandatory professionalism modules
in medical schools “medical professionalism” articles
94-04 ABIM’s “Project Professionalism”
program
Project Professionalism Physician accountability Humanistic qualities Physician impairment Professional ethics
Professionalism in Medical Organizations Goals
To promote educational benefits To promote the advancement of their
economic interest AAOHNS Inc., AAOHNS Foundation Corporate sponsors serve as sources of
revenue Should be perceived as acting in the
public interest, rather than as “doctors’ labor union”
Professionalism in your Practice “do the right thing” vs “do the smart
business thing” “Double agent” – Ludmerer Commitment to
Competence, honesty, confidentiality, appropriate relations, improving quality, improve access, allocation of resources, scientific knowledge, avoid conflicts of interest, professional responsibility
Professionalism and Surgeons ACS Task Force on Medical Professionalism
Advocate for patients’ needs Disclose all therapeutic options Disclose and resolve any conflict of interest Respect patients’ vulnerability Disclose any adverse event Respect cultural and spiritual needs of patients Care for terminally ill patients Support the needs of patients’ families Respect other heathcare professionals