Office of Medical Education

Physicianship & Medical Professionalism

The following are LSUHSC Institutional Program Objectives related to the competency domain of professional behavior:
 

• Students maintain integrity and personal responsibility:
  • Be honest and trustworthy when writing reports and completing or signing forms or other documents.
  • Treat patients even though their medical conditions may put you at risk, and take appropriate steps to minimize risk or seek treatment in the event that patient poses a risk to your safety.
  • Act with honesty and integrity to ensure that your conduct justifies the trust the patients place in you and the profession.
  • Refrain from improper relationships with patients.
  • Refrain from expressing personal beliefs in ways that are likely to exploit patients’ vulnerability.
  • Adhere to the codes, laws, and regulations of practice relevant to their work. 
     
• Students demonstrate an understanding of their responsibilities to others (patients, colleagues, the profession, and society):
  • Respect the patient’s right to seek another opinion.
  • Understand and support your patient’s emotional state.
  • Treat colleagues fairly and with respect.
  • Do not provide medical services if your performance is affected by alcohol or other substances.
  • Act in your patient’s best interest when making referrals and providing care.
  • Maintain honesty when assessing the performance of colleagues.
  • Take appropriate steps without delay if concerns arise that a colleague displays unprofessional behavior.
  • Do your best to ensure fair access to healthcare services for all patients.
  • Provide medical care in the best interest of the patient that is not compromised by collaboration with industry or any outside influence.
  • When engaged in research, comply with established standards and protect the interests of research subjects as a first priority.
     
• Students understand their own limits and ensure their own competence:
  • Take personal responsibility for maintaining up-to-date knowledge of basic science and clinical medicine.
  • Be aware of the boundaries of your knowledge and skills.
  • Always state your qualifications, skills, and experience truthfully.
     

Physicianship Enhancement Form Process - Preclerkship
Physicianship Enhancement Form - Preclerkship

Physicianship Enhancement Form Process - Clerkship/Clinical
Physicianship Enhancement Form - Clerkship/Clinical