Professionalism is the buzzword and used in all discussions of Medical Ethics and Health Professional Ethics.Over the last decade, health professional associations are embracing Professionalism to oppose financial motives of the for-profit corporate players from interfering with the fiduciary relationship between Provider and the Client.
Humorous cartoons have been added to provide non-offensive mild punches and aid critical self-reflection..
2. INTRODUCTION
• Humanity is faced with
unprecedented threats to its
health and well-being
• Changes in the health-care
delivery systems frustrate ethical
physicians today
– These threaten the very nature of
medical professionalism
5. Declaration of
Professional
Responsibility
• Physicians’ historical commitment
to care for the sick prompted the
response
• Recommitment to professionalism
helps to regain public trust in
medicine
• Voices from many countries call for
a renewed sense of professionalism
7. Preamble
• Trust depends on
integrity of the profession
and the individual
• It demands altruism placing the interests of
patients above those of
the physician
11. Doctor’s Loan
Patients’ Debt
Two thirds of Debt
is due to ruinous
health care
expenditure in
Indian villages.
“Medicare
bankruptcy” is
also reported in
China & in the USA
Source – ‘Trick or Treat’ - 2000 EQUIP India
14. Self Test - 1
Ethical sensitivity leads to professional commitment
15. Professional Commitments - a
Commitment to –
• Professional competence
• Scientific knowledge
• Maintaining trust by ethically
managing conflicts of interest
16. Ethical Self Test 2
Would I mind if the transaction
is known to my patients?
17. Professional Commitments - b
• Maintaining appropriate
relationships
• Honesty with patients
• Patients’ confidentiality
• Professional responsibilities
18. Professional Commitments - c
Commitment to –
• Improving quality of care
• Improving access to care
• Just distribution of finite
resources
“For the triumph of evil it is only necessary for
all the good persons to do nothing”
- Edmund Burke
19. Sum up – The Future of
Professionalism
A strong & vibrant future depends
on • Physicians who value and practice
the basic tenets of professionalism
• Professional bodies that set and
ensure quality standards for the
practice of Medicine
20. To conclude • Let Us all strive
to be Ethical
Professionals –
Professionals
that India can be
Justifiably Proud
of…
Notes de l'éditeur
Dr - Pt divided by Industry !
Talking Points and Notes for Presenter
New threats such as bioterrorism are unprecedented in their nature and potential harm.
While these threats may be new, physicians’ response is guided and enlightened by a centuries-old ethic and tradition to care for the sick and the suffering even at some risk to the physician’s personal health. A recent example is the HIV epidemic from the 1980’s to early 1990’s. Previous to that, the medical profession have responded to help the nation during times of war and disaster.
In light of these challenges, it is important and reassuring to the public to know that physicians remain committed to their professional obligations. As a display of this commitment, the AMA is leading an effort to have medical societies of the Federation support “A Declaration of Professional Responsibility” [Declaration is available at: www.ama-assn.org/ceja]. This Declaration will then be translated into other major languages for consideration and adoption by medical societies around the world.
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