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Perspective: the problem with the problem of professionalism.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20505405     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Enhancing professionalism is an important goal of all physicians, both as individuals and as members of educational and institutional communities of practice. Despite a great deal of dialogue and discourse, the medical profession struggles to ensure that all physicians are able to embrace and live the values of professionalism, notwithstanding the myriad stressors present in today's evolving health care environment. The authors suggest a move beyond the traditional educational paradigms focused on reinforcing rules, providing role models, rewarding right behavior, and removing those who falter, and that we instead view the problem of professionalism as a complex adaptive challenge requiring new learning. Approaching lapses in professionalism as a form of medical error may provide a fresh outlook and may lead to the development of successful strategies to help physicians realize their commitment to the values of professionalism, despite the inevitable challenges that arise throughout their careers.
Authors:
Catherine Lucey; Wiley Souba
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Academic medicine : journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges     Volume:  85     ISSN:  1938-808X     ISO Abbreviation:  Acad Med     Publication Date:  2010 Jun 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-06-03     Completed Date:  2010-06-18     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8904605     Medline TA:  Acad Med     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  1018-24     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
Affiliation:
College of Medicine, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA. catherine.lucey@osumc.edu
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Attitude of Health Personnel
Education, Medical*
Professional Competence*
Professional Practice*

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