Last month we continued our examination of Dr. Herbert Swick's article "Toward a Normative Definition of Medical Professionalism." Swick included demonstrating "core humanistic values" as one of the professional behaviors that define professionalism.1 We began our discussion by defining the values of honesty and integrity, caring and compassion, and applying them to our practice. We discussed how these values form an important component of the foundation of professional behavior and give us direction when we face choices. Values help guide our actions.
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