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Table 1 The dynamics of professionalism

From: Developing health science students into integrated health professionals: a practical tool for learning

Unifying features of the integrated professional

Domains of the integrated professional

 

Knowing

Reflective

Empathic

Knowledge

Anticipation of probable experience and outcome based on knowledge about genesis, progression and consequences of health conditions and contexts

Technical skill

Acquired abilities in addressing identified health and development needs through discipline specific skills

Understanding

Capacity to base actions on thorough appreciation of the total picture presented by the individual, group or population

Problem solving

Critical thinking to identify and guide appropriate action in addressing emerging health and development needs

Ethics

An informed appreciation of the moral-ethical choices that are made by self and others and the reasons behind such choices

Attitudes

A transformed, culturally relevant way of viewing the world and of thinking that affirms diversity and promotes the ideals of a democratic society.