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False - It is very important.
Professionalism is not important.
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Mayo Clinic.
The following mission statement belongs to what organization: "Provide the best care to every patient through integrated clinical practice, education, and research."
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Does not occur by chance, patients and medical professional societies expect it, associated with improved medical outcomes etc.
Why should professionalism be taught and assessed?
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True.
Professionalism can be taught and assessed.
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Professional.
Competent, efficient, courteous, communicative, patient, knowledgeable are all words that describe someone who is_________?
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Does not occur by chance, patients and medical professional societies expect it, associated with improved medical outcomes etc.
Why should professionalism be taught and assessed?
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False - The best interest of the patient is the only interest to be considered.
The best interest of the physician is the only interest to be considered.
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Mayo Clinic Model of Care
A list of seven patient care and 7 environment attributes of professionalism
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Increased patient satisfaction, increased chance of patient returning, increased chance of patient compliance to treatments etc.
Why is professionalism important?
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False - Yes it can.
Professionalism can't be taught or assessed.
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Joint Commission
An organization that accredits and certifies healthcare organizations in the U.S.
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With use of lectures, web-based modules, discussion groups, role play, simulations using actor-patients etc
How can professionalism be taught?
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False- It's called "Safe Harbor"
Mayo Medical School has a professional program called "Safe Harvest".
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Professionalism Portfolio
A document that is included in a future physician's Dean's letter that summarizes success in professionalism programs.
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By being: competent, courteous, communicative, patient, efficient etc.
How can a physician exercise professionalism?
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