Faculty Development Seminar
Sept. 20, 2007
Residents must demonstrate a commitment to carrying out professional responsibilities, adherence to ethical principles, and a sensitivity to a diverse patient population.
Residents are expected to:◦ Demonstrate respect, compassion and integrity◦ A responsiveness to the needs of patients and
society that supercedes self interest◦ Be Accountable to patients, society and the
profession◦ Demonstrate a commitment to excellence and
ongoing professional development
Residents are expected to:◦ Demonstrate a commitment to ethical principles◦ Demonstrate sensitivity and responsiveness to
patient’s culture, age, gender and disabilities
Introduces self Speaks to patient as an equal, maintains
eye-contact Avoids medical-ese Responds positively to faculty during
teaching Respects dignity of patient (knocks on door,
drapes as appropriate, respects privacy)
Comforts patient, makes empathetic comments
Slow to interrupt Uses appropriate pain relief Avoids derogatory comments of patient Touches patient
Admits errors Admits omissions (“I did not ask that) Follows through on commitments Is accurate in time commitments and calls
when detained Answers pages promptly Informs others when unavailable and
secures coverage Does not withhold information from patients
Involved in the community Graciously cares for the socially
disadvantaged Attentive to needs of their own family
Follows up on promises to patient Tells the truth Makes certain patient understands them
Personal life reflects moral integrity
Does not cut corners Neat handwriting Committed to reading core material in
discipline
Explains what will happen to patients Family involved in decisions Does not talk about patients in open areas Does not shout or talk slowly to non-english
speaking persons Avoids sexist and racial jokes Asks for help when needed Does not inflate billing Calls elderly by last name
When you see this done right-Comment immediately
When you see this done wrong-Comment immediately
Both are teachable moments