Discover the essential guide to Clinical Professionalism with 'ABC of Clinical Professionalism'. This comprehensive resource delves into the fundamental values, behaviors, and relationships that establish the public's trust in healthcare providers. Emphasizing the principle of 'First, do no harm', this book reflects on contemporary issues like patient safety, transparency, and the ethical considerations that underpin high-quality healthcare service delivery. Readers will explore critical topics such as acquiring and developing professional values, patient-centered care, and maintaining resilience against burnout. The work also addresses the impact of social media on confidentiality, the cultural dynamics within healthcare, and the significance of effective leadership and teamwork in clinical settings. With a focus on teaching and assessing professionalism, this guide is ideal for healthcare professionals eager to enhance their ethical and legal knowledge. Authored by experts from various countries and with roots in multidisciplinary clinical teams, each chapter contributes valuable insights into the regulation of healthcare practitioners. Perfect for medical professionals, students, and anyone interested in elevating their understanding of clinical professionalism. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781119266662. Year: 2018. Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK). Pages: 96.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781119266662
Year: 2018
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 96


Description:


Clinical professionalism is a set of values, behaviours and relationships which underpins the public™s trust in healthcare providers both as individuals and organisations ˜First, do no harm™ is expressed most clearly today in the patient safety movement and the imperative for transparency and candour in the delivery of healthcare Professional conduct is essential for safe and high quality clinical care.


The ABC of Clinical Professionalism considers recent evidence on how healthcare practitioners maintain professionalism including how values are developed and affected by the working environment, the challenges of maintaining personal and organisational resilience and the ethical and regulatory framework in which practice is conducted Topics covered include:


Acquiring and developing professional values

Patient-centred care

Burnout and resilience

Confidentiality and social media

The culture of healthcare

Ensuring patient safety

Leadership and collaboration

Ethical and legal aspects of professionalism

Teaching and assessing professionalism

Regulation of healthcare professionals



The chapter authors come from a range of countries and have experience of working in multidisciplinary clinical teams, research, and in the training of future healthcare practitioners including their development as professionals.