The Practice Guide: Medical Professionalism and College Policies
The Practice Guide articulates the profession’s values and the principles of medical practice; provides assistance to the profession in determining its specific duties and the reasons for those duties; and organizes the existing policies of the College within a principled framework and provides a basis for new policy development.
Published September 2007; Revised online 2008
Complete online guide includes links to related policies and publications: Table of Contents
Introduction Values of the Profession Compassion
Service
Altruism
Trustworthiness Principles of Practice and Duties of Physicians A. Individually to the Patient Principles of Practice Duties Demonstrating Professional Competence
Maintaining Confidentiality
Collaborating with Patients and Others
Communicating with Patients and Others
Managing Conflicts of Interest
Advocating for Patients B. As a Member of the Profession, Collectively to the Public Principles of Practice Duties Participating in Self-Regulation
Reporting
Educating
Learning
Advocating for a Safe Health Care System
Collaborating with Other Health Care Professionals C. To Themselves and Colleagues Principles of Practice Duties Participating in Self-Regulation
Mentorship
Wellness
Collegiality Managing Conflicting Duties Looking Forward Supplementary Resources Note: This Practice Guide is in effect as of September 2007 and is updated online. This document may be reprinted and distributed in its entirety for non-commercial purposes without permission, but permission must be obtained to edit its content. |