Professionalism in medicine : a case-based guide for medical students / edited by John Spandorfer ... [et al.] - Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2010. - xv, 464 p. : ill. ; 26 cm. - Cambridge medicine. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Defining medical professionalism -- Defining, teaching, and learning professionalism -- Cases involving medical students -- Student and faculty cases -- Cases involving physicians -- Principle of primacy of patient welfare -- Principle of patient autonomy -- Principle of social justice -- Commitment to honesty with patients -- Commitment to patient confidentiality -- Commitment to improving quality of care -- Commitment to maintaining trust by managing conflicts of interest -- Commitment to professional responsibilities.

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Medicine--Vocational guidance--Case studies.
Medical ethics--Case studies.
Clinical competence--Case studies.
Clinical Competence.
Physician's Role.
Professional Autonomy.

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