Practical Professionalism in Medicine: A Global Case-Based Workbook

Doctors  in training are exposed to pressures and distractions to which they do  not always respond appropriately, and individuals and institutions can  struggle to deal effectively with difficulties when they arise. This  book exposes the myths surrounding medical professionalism and strips it  of pretensions or exclusivity, making a complex subject accessible and  easy to comprehend. It promotes best practice for dealing with  unprofessional behaviours amongst doctors-in-training. Divided into two  main sections, this workbook first explores topics such as what  constitutes professionalism, how it might best be taught and assessed,  the interactions between professionalism, ethics and legal frameworks,  international trends in medical education in relation to professionalism  and implications for public policy. The second section presents 29  international case studies based on real life, explores issues and makes  practical recommendations. Medical educators and students will  appreciate the common format with key discussion points for each case  and international health and social care professionals will welcome  inspiration from the candid, sincere exploration of the topic. 'I  welcome this book unreservedly and I am sure it will play an important  role in furthering the teaching of medical professionalism.' From the  Foreword by Professor Jim McKillop