Professionalism Objectives
June 27, 2018 by ela8tc@virginia.edu | Leave a Comment
- Behave in an ethical manner that inspires patient and public trust
- Respect bodily integrity of patients; protect patient privacy
- Identify yourself as a learner
- Maintain confidentiality of patient information
- Set appropriate boundaries in interpersonal relationships
- Exhibit honesty and integrity in all interactions
- Accurately attribute sources in all written and oral presentations
- Accurately represent clinical actions and findings
- Demonstrate proper care and use of institutional property and personal property of others
- Admit mistakes and errors
- Advocate for the needs and well being of patients, learners and others with whom you serve
- Altruistically champion patient rights in a manner appropriate to your level of training
- Respect and assist staff, residents and students
- Identify when patients’ needs supersede your needs
- Be aware when situations require the help or expertise of others (e.g., reporting abuse, assisting with social services agencies)
- Demonstrate caring, compassion, empathy and respect
- Communicate in a polite tone and manner in all exchanges and encounters
- Communicate in a manner that is respectful of and sensitive to the patient’s and family’s age, orientation, culture and beliefs
- Be sensitive to the emotional needs of others
- Demonstrate awareness of your own perspectives and biases
- Identify conscious and unconscious biases that might influence your interactions with patients and others
- Assume responsibility and accountability for your education
- Recognize and take action to correct deficiencies in your behavior, knowledge and skill
- Request specific external feedback – measure that feedback against your own self-assessment
- Reflect on and take action to improve in response to feedback
- Seek to achieve deeper learning – learning from every patient you take care of and learning beyond clerkship learning objectives
- Function effectively as a team member
- Fulfill assigned roles and request assistance and/or education when needed
- Demonstrate respect for knowledge, skills and expertise of other team members
- Contribute equally to the work of the team
- Self-regulate your behavior to positively impact the team environment
- Fulfill your responsibilities as a learner and a colleague
- Complete all written, oral and assessment requirements in a timely manner
- Be attentive and participatory during learning activities
- Collaborate with classmates in active learning sessions – share your knowledge and skills with those around you
- Complete administrative requirements in a timely manner (e.g., scheduling, evaluations)
- Be punctual to all activities
- Recognize and avoid conflicts of interest
- Comply with conflict of interest policies
- Attend to balance in commitments to self and others
- Recognize signs of impairment in yourself and others and take appropriate action
- Work to develop personal habits the promote social, physical and mental health and well-being
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