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Book SynopsisClinical 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 valuesPatient-centred careBurnout and resilienceConfidentiality and social mediaThe culture of healthcareEnsuring patient safetyLeadership and collaborationEthical and legal aspects of profe
Trade Review"The book is clearly and succinctly written and has a practical focus. Key concepts are explained and illustrated with informative tables, diagrams and real-life case studies with the aim of facilitating learning. Each chapter ends with an up-to-date list for further reading/resources, including links to further information. The book serves well as a complete and easily readable reference source, on which occupational health and allied professionals, especially those working in the healthcare sector, can build for their personal and professional development." --
Occupational MedicineTable of ContentsContributors vii
Preface ix
1 Why Clinical Professionalism Matters 1
John Frain
2 Acquiring and Developing Professional Values 9
Sue Murphy Alison Greig and Anna Frain
3 Patient-Centred Care 17
Anna Frain and Andy Wearn
4 Burnout and Resilience 23
Clare Gerada
5 Confidentiality and Social Media 29
John Spandorfer
6 The Culture of Healthcare 35
Charlotte E. Rees and Lynn V. Monrouxe
7 Ensuring Patient Safety 41
Nicola Cooper
8 Leadership and Collaboration 47
Judy McKimm and Jill Thistlethwaite
9 Ethical and Legal Aspects of Professionalism 53
Andrew Papanikitas
10 Teaching and Assessing Professionalism 59
John C. McLachlan and Kathryn A. Robertson
11 Regulation of Healthcare Professionals 67
John Alcolado and Clare Sutherland
Recommended Books Articles and Websites 75
Index 77
