MEDI102 Health Professions Education Professionalism PDF 2024

11/19/24 MEDI102 Health Professions Education Professionalism Dr. Banan Mukhalalati, MBA, PhD Associate Professor 20 Nov 2024 0...

11/19/24 MEDI102 Health Professions Education Professionalism Dr. Banan Mukhalalati, MBA, PhD Associate Professor 20 Nov 2024 0 Learning Outcomes By the end of this lecture, students should be able to: Explain what is a profession, professionals, professionalism, professionalization Identify professionalism fundamental principles Recognize professional responsibilities Identify main professionalism attitudes and behaviors of students Discuss means to develop professionalism in students 20/11/24 24AY_MEDI102_BM 1 1 1  11/19/24 What is a Profession? An occupation or career where specialized knowledge of a subject, field, or science, is applied- Oxford English Dictionary, Second Edition , 1989 Usually applied to occupations that involve prolonged academic training and a formal qualification Usually regulated by professional bodies that may set examinations of competence, act as a licensing authority for practitioners, and enforce adherence to an ethical code of practice 20/11/24 24AY_MEDI102_BM 2 2 20/11/24 24AY_MEDI102_BM 3 3 2  11/19/24 What is Professionalization The pattern of how a profession develops, as well as the process of becoming a professional 20/11/24 24AY_MEDI102_BM 4 4 Who are Professionals? Disciplined group of individuals who adhere to ethical standards, and are accepted by the public as possessing special knowledge and skills, derived from their learning, education, research and training, and who exercise their knowledge and skills for the benefit of others. 20/11/24 24AY_MEDI102_BM 5 5 3  11/19/24 What is Professionalism? Comprises the personally held beliefs about one’s own conduct as a professional Broad concept: putting the other’s needs above your own Professionalism is demonstrated through a foundation of clinical competence, communication skills, and ethical and legal understanding Principles of professionalism: service excellence, humanism, accountability, and altruism Professionalism with patients, peers and other health care professionals https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=380MiMDoddI 20/11/24 24AY_MEDI102_BM 6 6 What is Professionalism?-Cont. American board of internal medicine (ABIM): Placing the interests of patients above these of physicians, setting and maintaining standards of competence and integrity, and providing expert advice to society American college of clinical pharmacy (ACCP): Conventional relationship between the patient and pharmacist that is built on trust Oath of pharmacist and code of ethics: professional values, welfare of humanity and relief of suffering 20/11/24 24AY_MEDI102_BM 7 7 4  11/19/24 Professionalism Fundamental Principles 1. Patient welfare Dedication to serving the best interest of the patient (altruism) 2. Patient autonomy Must be honest with their patients and empower them to make informed decisions about their treatment 3. Social justice Justice in the health care system, including the fair distribution of healthcare resources 20/11/24 24AY_MEDI102_BM 8 8 Professional Responsibilities Commitment to professional competence Life long learning Mechanisms to ensure that all professionals are competent Commitment to honesty with patients Information, consent and empowerment Acknowledgment of medical errors, why? Reporting and analysis of medical errors, why? Commitment to patient confidentiality Commitment to maintaining appropriate relations with patients Certain relationships between healthcare professional and patients must be avoided, why? Exploitation of patients Crossing boundaries: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KToX_ptllw&list=PLh_hnZOYoL-CVEn8N-P- eaZRC5xPWFoJc 20/11/24 24AY_MEDI102_BM 9 9 5  11/19/24 Professional Responsibilities-Cont. Commitment to improving quality of care Continuous improvement in the quality of care Collaboration with health care team Commitment to improving access to care Reduce barriers to equitable health care Promotion of public health and preventive medicine Commitment to a just distribution of finite resources Wise and cost-effective management of limited clinical resources Appropriate allocation of resources, how? Commitment to scientific knowledge Research and scientific evidence 20/11/24 24AY_MEDI102_BM 10 10 Reflection As a group, list 3 examples of: Student professionalism Faculty professionalism Pharmacist, healthcare provider, physician professionalism And examples of: Student lack of professionalism Faculty lack of professionalism Pharmacist, healthcare provider, physician lack of professionalism 20/11/24 24AY_MEDI102_BM 11 11 6  11/19/24 Examples of Professional Attitudes and Corresponding Behaviors for Students 20/11/24 24AY_MEDI102_BM 12 12 Tenets of Professionalism Attitudes for Pharmacy Students Altruism Honesty and integrity Respect for others Professional presence Professional stewardship Dedication and commitment to excellence https://study.com/academy/lesson/expectations-standards-for-professionalism-at- work.html Expectations & Standards for Professionalism at Work 20/11/24 24AY_MEDI102_BM 13 13 7  11/19/24 Can professionalism be taught? Teaching or developing? Intrinsic values Experience and practical wisdom Mentoring Role model Weight of behavioral evaluation Reflection and discussion with advisors and preceptors 20/11/24 24AY_MEDI102_BM 14 14 Learning Outcomes By the end of this lecture, students should be able to: Explain what is a profession, professionals, professionalism, professionalization Discuss why professionalism is important Identify professionalism fundamental principles Recognize professional responsibilities Categorize professionalism attributes Identify main professionalism attitudes and behaviors of students Discuss means to develop professionalism in students 20/11/24 24AY_MEDI102_BM 15 15 8  11/19/24 References Book: Pharmacy education: what matters in learning and teaching, chapter 10 Dr Alla ElAwaisi handouts in MEDI102: Professionalism Study.com Earl J. Reisdorff (2003). Professionalism and Beyond! Accessed through: http://bevwin.pbworks.com/f/ProfessionalismHandout.doc Hammer, D. P. (2000). Professional attitudes and behaviors: the" A's and B's" of professionalism. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, 64(4), 455-464 20/11/24 24AY_MEDI102_BM 16 16 9