Professionalism in Medicine

Syahrul
Faculty of Medicine Syiah Kuala University Banda Aceh, Indonesia November 6, 2007

Profession
Self

disciplined Special skill Specialized body of knowledge Commitment to service

Professionalism
Describe : Skills Attitudes Behaviors

Professional
Group

profession Specialized knowledge, skills and attitude Long period of study Professional association Benefit members of society

The value of the medical profession

Collective Leadership Competence Dedication

autonomy

Recognition

or appreciation

Collective autonomy
Participation

association Dedicated to self-regulation (licensing) Self protection Educational standards

in the medical

Competence
High

value on excellence in medical practice and medical association activities

Dedication
Hard

work and long hours are still characteristic of the medical profession

The Behaviors of PROFESSIONALSM

Knowledge & Skills

Teamwork & Professional Demeanor Integrity & Trustworthiness Self-Care & SelfGrowth Compassion & Respect for Others

Concern for the Welfare of Patients Accountability & Initiative Responsibility & Sense of Duty Scholarship & Commitment to learning

Challenges to professionalism
Commercialism Consumerism Bureaucratization Industrialization

Internal

Challenges