Internal Medicine — R1 Academic Day

Medical Ethics

EPAs mapped to this activity

None.

Competencies covered in this activity

1. Demonstrate a commitment to patients by applying best practices and adhering to high ethical standards
1.1. Exhibit appropriate professional behaviours and relationships in all aspects of practice, demonstrating honesty, integrity, humility, commitment, compassion, respect, altruism, respect for diversity, and maintenance of confidentiality
1.1.1. Identify limits in their own expertise
1.1.2. Respect the boundaries of the consultative role
1.2. Demonstrate a commitment to excellence in all aspects of practice
1.3. Recognize and respond to ethical issues encountered in practice
1.4. Recognize and manage conflicts of interest
1.5. Exhibit professional behaviours in the use of technology-enabled communication
3. Demonstrate a commitment to the profession by adhering to standards and participating in Internist-led regulation
3.1. Fulfil and adhere to the professional and ethical codes, standards of practice, and laws governing practice
3.1.1. Apply professional standards and laws governing capacity and competence for medical decision making
3.1.2. Apply the law as well as local policies and procedures relevant to substitute decision making, and documentation of advance directives and goals of care
3.1.3. Maintain public safety through adherence to requirements for mandatory reporting, such as driving restrictions and reportable infections
3.1.4. Fulfil professional standards of practice by participating in programs that support and record continuing professional development
3.2. Recognize and respond to unprofessional and unethical behaviours in physicians and other colleagues in the health care professions
Training experiences included in this activity

None.