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Table 3 The following behaviour best describes professionalism in so far as surgical practice and teaching is concerned?

From: Perception of medical professionalism among the surgical community in the University of Nairobi: a mixed method study

Item

Strongly agree

Agree

Disagree

Strongly disagree

Empathy

    

Respect of patient and colleagues

    

Keeping the societal and community values

    

Having good knowledge and skills in that field

    

Justice

    

Being loyal to patient; do no harm

    

Upholding the right of the patient and of the doctor

    

Treating the patients the same without discrimination/equality

    

Good interaction between doctor and patient and doctor –doctor/health care workers

    

Keeping the standard and quality of care

    

Commitment to your work as a doctor

    

Accountable to patient and other doctors

    

Dedication to patient/putting patient first above ones needs

    

Integrity and responsibility

    

Being Honest to client/owning to ones mistakes

    

Humility

    

Etiquette

    

Keeping time as a doctor

    

Availability for patients and students