While the word `professionalism’ usually refers simply to the quality of being professional‚ in truth it does not describe a single quality‚ but rather encompasses many different attributes that together define what a professional is. Throughout my experiences in various physical therapy settings‚ I was fortunate enough to observe therapists who have not only served as my role models‚ but have also taught me what professionalism really means. Not only excelling in their duties as physical therapists
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The term "moral behavior" is applied in evaluating the personal conduct of a citizen and is judged in comparison to society ’s norms. The term "ethical behavior" is applied to that citizen ’s conduct in professional matters and is judged in comparison to the standards of the profession‚ which are formally expressed in statements called codes of ethics . Distinguishing between moral and ethical behavior is necessary because people have a wider array of value obligations when functioning as professionals
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Medical professionalism has three essential components: knowledge and technical skills‚ attitudes‚ and ethical behaviors. A competent medical professional needs to meet these three basic requirements. Like other professionals in the health care system‚ medical laboratorians must have completed education and training‚ and obtained their professional degrees‚ before they can start working in laboratories. During their work and careers‚ they must meet the standards of their profession. Medical laboratorians
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contributes to professionalism? LaSala and Nelson state that: “appearance‚ behavior‚ and communication have a cumulative effect on the professional image” (2005). A professional appearance reflects an impressionable message in which a patient may feel more secure in your ability to care for them‚ as it appears you are able to care for yourself. Professional behavior is necessary in order to convey a role of influence. In order for a nurse to effectively educate‚ she herself must model positive health
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M01_MUNT4264_08_SE_C01.qxd 11/18/08 5:38 PM Page 2 CHAPTER I OUTLINE I. Communicator strategy 1. What is your objective? 2. What communication style do you choose? 3. What is your credibility? II. Audience strategy 1. Who are they? 2. What do they know and expect? 3. What do they feel? 4. What will persuade them? III. Message strategy 1. Emphasize your conclusion. 2. Organize your message. 3. Choose your design cascade. IV. Channel choice strategy 1. Written channels 2. Oral-only channels
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in the career field. Nonetheless‚ graduate school acts as the crucial bridge from student to treatment‚ especially in terms of professionalism. During this transition‚ DPT students practice and perfect their professional image‚ teamwork and leadership skills‚ a sense of belonging among peers and professors‚ and resilience and balance within life’s demands. Professionalism begins and ends with an individual’s image and character. For students in the DPT program‚
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This paper explores professionalism roles for the nursing student and demonstrating professional behaviors while in school‚ working in the field as well as in everyday personal life. Professionalism is an area in Nursing that will carry into all aspects of ones’ life if they are to exhibit professional behaviors and become a true professional in every sense of the word. The article about taking a village to assure nurse professionalism was very enlightening. It spoke of the importance of nurse
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Professionalism has a basis in individual characteristics and values‚ but is also largely defined by context. Its definition varies with a number of factors‚ including organizational support‚ the workplace‚ the expectations of others‚ and the specifics of each service user / patient encounter1. As an important part of a healthcare team‚ it is important for diagnostic imaging professionals to maintain a credible professional image‚ promote professionalism‚ and practice high ethical standards in order
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Incorporating professionalism‚ respect and empathy are a few of the most important behaviors to attain in the dental hygiene profession. As a student we learn‚ read‚ and study about these behaviors expected of us‚ but I believe it is not until working independently with patients when we truly learn and master these three important conducts. Similar to being a student‚ I feel that a professional is constantly learning‚ reading the latest news in the dental field and being familiar with current dental
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Dear Mum and Dad‚ How are you? It’s been awhile since the last time I’ve wrote a letter to you and I’m currently at the base of K2. I know this is sudden but after hours of deciding‚ I’ve made the courageous decision to stay and climb to the summit of K2. I was really convinced by one of my fellow climbers to stay because opportunities like this don’t always come. In addition‚ it is my dream to be the only British woman to reach K2. Ever since I started this career‚ it has been my ambition and
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