Principles of Medical Professionalism

Principles of Medical Professionalism
ISBN-10
0197506224
ISBN-13
9780197506226
Category
Medical
Pages
313
Language
English
Published
2021
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Author
Gia Merlo

Description

"Medical professionalism is more than a demonstration of individual competencies. Becoming a member of the medical profession is not only about passing a set of milestones, but also about embodying the values, behaviors, and identity of a physician through a process of professional identity formation. The major frameworks for medical professionalism, the process of professionalization, and the importance of socialization in medicine are discussed. The reader is encouraged to reflect on who they are and who they want to become. Physicians have a fiduciary duty to act in the best interest of their patients and embrace life-long learning"--

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