UT Southwestern Ethics Grand Rounds

The Short History and Tenuous Future of "Professionalism"

Matthew K. Wynia, M.D., M.P.H.

Professor, Internal Medicine-Infectious Diseases, CU School of Medicine and Colorado School of Public Health

Director, Center for Bioethics and Humanities, University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus

Abstract:  The concept of professionalism in health care is both newer and more fragile than many assume. The history, strengths, risks, and alternatives to professionalism should be understood if we hope to create a future in which health professionals work well together in teams to effectively and ethically serve our patients and communities.

CME: This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ in Medical Ethics and/or Professional Responsibility.

NCPD: UT Southwestern is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

This activity has been awarded 1.0 contact hour.

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