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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

autonomy
Leadership
Competence
Dedication
Recognition or appreciation

Collective autonomy
Participation

in the medical

association
Dedicated to selfregulation (licensing)
Self protection
Educational standards

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

Teamwork

Knowledge &
Skills Concern for the

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

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

Challenges to
professionalism
Commercialism
Consumerism
Bureaucratization
Industrialization
Internal

Challenges

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