FURTHER INSIGHT - Defining Professionalism in Medical Education

Hudson et al. (2014), in a systematic review, noted:

1) The literature reflects a considerable difference of opinion as to what defines professionalism in the context of medicine.

2) Conceptual overlaps exist between professionalism, humanism, and personal and professional development (PPD).

3) Major conceptual divides are over whether professionalism should be viewed as a set of attributes or as an overarching ethos grounding an approach to medical practice.

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