Principles of Professionalism in Health Care

"The concept of professionalism and its role in the education and maintenance of competence of future professionals is foundational. Dr. Kinsinger outlines these characteristics in this excellent book. Richard Cruess, MD, CC, Dean Emeritus and Professor Emeritus of Surgery and Health Sciences Education; McGill University; and Sylvia Cruess, MD, OC, Professor emerita of Medicine and Health Sciences Education; McGill University Dr. Kinsinger has written a must-study primer for those wanting to establish strength-based relationships with their patients and colleagues. Michael A. Mestan, DC, EdD, President, Northeast College of Health Sciences, NY This text provides the clinician with insight and guidance to navigate the turbulent health care environment. Nancy Kirsch, PT, DPT, PhD, FAPTA Professor; Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, Rutgers University, NJ This is a wonderful book for learners and seasoned practitioners alike to return to often, along their own professionalism journey. Michael Kaufmann, MD, FCFP, FASAM, FISAM, ABAM dip Founding Director of the Physician Health Program; Ontario Medical Association From an educational perspective this text provides an ethical framework to construct during professional training ... expected of a quality health professional. ... the way you communicate and conduct yourself with your patients and the public at large is a core value that must never be compromised. Prof. David Byfield, Head of Clinical Services, Welsh Institute of Chiropractic University of South Wales, UK This book is a welcome addition to ... the ethics of healthcare. It addresses some of the fundamental issues that healthcare practitioners grapple with and lays out the issues in a clear, thoughtful and practical presentation that makes it an ideal text for use in educating students intending to become healthcare professionals. Professor Christina Cunliffe, PhD, DC, CBiol, FRSB, FCC (Paeds), FMCA Principal, McTimoney College of Chiropractic, UK Dr. Kinsinger, a practitioner and educator with a long and strong history of teaching professional ethics, has produced a concise and useful guidebook for practitioners. The book is well laid-out, clearly stated and includes a number of case examples (called ""You be the Judge"") which are very useful in applying the book's concepts. Brian McAulay, DC, PhD Vice President of Academic Affairs, Logan University, MO I highly recommend it as a core reference for ethics and professional courses. Each chapter includes a ""You Be the Judge section"" with verdicts. These summaries provide students and educators an opportunity to reflect and discuss ethical challenges that occur in practice in an experiential learning environment. Lynn B. Pownall, DC, DACNB, CHSE Clinical Associate Professor, School of Health Professions, Chiropractic Program, D'Youville University, NY Demonstrating leadership is the most crucial element missing in the profession and should be a requirement within all chiropractic program curricula and continuing education licensing requirements. Michael A. Ciolfi, DC, MBA, DBA Dean, College of Health Sciences, University of Bridgeport, CT"