"As changing market forces continue to confront the medical profession, physicians are increasingly challenged to maintain an unwavering commitment to their patients." [IMAP Agenda].

Competence (Learning Outcome) for this Module:

Be able to identify and apply the key ways in which commitment to patients' interests may be maintained.

The Module will cover the following areas:
Adherence to ethical principles (honesty/integrity, confidentiality, moral reasoning, respect privileges, and code of conduct)

Effective interaction with patients and people important to those patients (respect for diversity/uniqueness, politeness/courtesy/patience, empathy/caring/compassion/rapport, manner/demeanor, include patients in decision making, maintain professional boundaries, balance availability to others with care for oneself)

Effective interaction with other people working in the health system (teamwork, respect for diversity/uniqueness, p oliteness/courtesy/patience, manner/demeanor, maintain professional boundaries, balance availability to others with care for oneself)