Professionalism in medicine: definitions and considerations for teaching
Lynne M. Kirk, MD
Physicians and medical educators are expected by a multitude of constituencies to consistently demonstrate professional behavior. Epstein and Hundert's definition of professionalism is a very useful one. This definition is an entry to considering what professionalism is and demonstrates the lofty goals of professionalism. In this article, I review other definitions of professionalism, consider specific behaviors that demonstrate the values of professionalism, and focus on aspects of teaching professionalism to medical students and residents.
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