Internal Medicine — R3 Academic Day

Medical Ethics and professionalism (Workshop)

Teaching

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
2. Demonstrate a commitment to society by recognizing and responding to societal expectations in health care
	2.1. Demonstrate accountability to patients, society, and the profession by responding to societal expectations of physicians
	2.2. Demonstrate a commitment to patient safety and quality improvement
		2.2.1. Adhere to institutional policies and procedures in delivering clinical care
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
	3.3. Participate in peer assessment and standard-setting
4. Demonstrate a commitment to physician health and well-being to foster optimal patient care
	4.1. Exhibit self-awareness and manage influences on personal well-being and professional performance
		4.1.1. Develop effective strategies to monitor fatigue and mitigate its effects on clinical performance
		4.1.2. Maintain capacity for professional clinical performance in challenging situations
		4.1.3. Apply strategies to mitigate the personal impact of patient safety incidents and adverse outcomes
	4.2. Manage personal and professional demands for a sustainable practice throughout the Internist life cycle
	4.3. Promote a culture that recognizes, supports, and responds effectively to colleagues in need
		4.3.1. Support colleagues in mitigating the impact of patient safety incidents and adverse outcomes on personal well-being