7.7 Professional

The Professional Role is guided by codes of ethics and a commitment to clinical competence, the embracing of appropriate attitudes and behaviors, integrity, altruism, personal well-being, and to the promotion of the public good within their domain. These commitments form the basis of a social contract between a physician and society. Society, in return, grants physicians the privilege of profession-led regulation with the understanding that they are accountable to those served.

  1. Demonstrate a commitment to their patients, profession, and society through ethical practice;
  2. Demonstrate a commitment to their patients, profession, and society through participation in profession-led regulation;
  3. Demonstrate a commitment to physician health and sustainable practice.