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What were the three learned professions to which the term 'professionalism' was originally applied?
What were the three learned professions to which the term 'professionalism' was originally applied?
- Divinity, law, and medicine (correct)
- Teaching, agriculture, and architecture
- Philosophy, art, and music
- Medicine, engineering, and accounting
What is considered a moral issue when professionals provide a service to the public?
What is considered a moral issue when professionals provide a service to the public?
- How the use of specialist knowledge should be governed (correct)
- The personal beliefs of the professionals
- The popularity of the profession
- The cost of the service provided
Which of the following is not typically included as a component of professional ethics?
Which of the following is not typically included as a component of professional ethics?
- Honesty
- Competitiveness (correct)
- Confidentiality
- Transparency
What is one of the earliest examples of professional ethics mentioned in the text?
What is one of the earliest examples of professional ethics mentioned in the text?
What was the original application of the word 'professionalism'?
What was the original application of the word 'professionalism'?
What is the origin of the term 'professionalism' and to which professions was it initially applied?
What is the origin of the term 'professionalism' and to which professions was it initially applied?
What is the significance of the Hippocratic oath in the context of professional ethics?
What is the significance of the Hippocratic oath in the context of professional ethics?
How are professional ethics defined by some organizations in terms of components, and what are some typical components included?
How are professional ethics defined by some organizations in terms of components, and what are some typical components included?
What is the overarching term used to describe the governance of specialist knowledge and skill when providing a service to the public?
What is the overarching term used to describe the governance of specialist knowledge and skill when providing a service to the public?
What was the term 'professionalism' also used for around the same time it was applied to the three learned professions?
What was the term 'professionalism' also used for around the same time it was applied to the three learned professions?
Study Notes
Origins of Professionalism
- The term 'professionalism' was originally applied to three learned professions: law, medicine, and divinity.
- The origin of the term 'professionalism' dates back to the 18th century.
Professional Ethics
- Providing a service to the public raises moral issues, such as avoiding harm, respecting autonomy, and promoting social justice.
- Some organizations define professional ethics in terms of components, which typically include:
- Code of conduct
- Continuing education
- Accountability
- Confidentiality
- Codes of practice
- One of the earliest examples of professional ethics is the Hippocratic oath, which is a code of conduct for physicians.
- The Hippocratic oath is significant in the context of professional ethics because it sets a standard for ethical behavior in the medical profession.
Governance of Specialist Knowledge
- The overarching term used to describe the governance of specialist knowledge and skill when providing a service to the public is professionalism.
- Around the same time it was applied to the three learned professions, the term 'professionalism' was also used to describe upper-class amateurism, where the focus was on leisure activities rather than vocational skills.
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Test your knowledge of professional ethics with this quiz. Explore the history of professionalism and its application to various fields, including divinity, law, medicine, and the military. Sharpen your understanding of the personal and corporate standards of behavior expected of professionals.
