Patient care and professionalism (Oxford University Press, 2013)
Includes bibliographical references and index
The chapters in Patient Care and Professionalism are ordered so that the main character in this book, the patient, has the first voice, followed by the ancient history of professionalism, the recent resurrection of professionalism in the United Kingdom (UK), and finally professionalism in the United States (US). The eleven chapters cover the various health care professions: medicine, nursing, public health, law, leadership, religion, and finally a chapter on the science of professionalism. The chapters are all written by internationally known experts. The authors share their collective experie
Medical professionalism from the patient's perspective: is there an advocate in the house? - Martha E. Gaines, Rachel Grob, Mark J. Schlesinger, and Sarah Davis -- - The Hippocratic Oath as an example of professional conduct - Howard Markel -- - Professionalism and politics in the United Kingdom - Carol Black, Cyril Chantler -- - The role of specialty boards in promoting professionalism: the case of the American Board of Internal Medicine - Clarence H. Braddock III, Eric S. Holmboe, Christine K. Cassel -- - Medical professionalism in the twenty-first century - Catherine D. DeAngelis -- - Professionalism and nursing: a quest or an accomplishment? - Kathleen M. White -- - Public health: the "population" as patient - Lawrence O. Gostin -- - Exploring the role of law and legal systems in the therapeutic relationship - James G. Hodge, Jr. -- - Professionalism and fiduciary responsibilities in health care leadership - Phil B. Fontanarosa -- - Professionalism, medicine, and religion - Patricia M. Fosarelli -- - Professionalism: the science of care and the art of medicine - James C. Harris