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Table 1 Results of the first stage for identifying dimensions of medical professionalism

From: The Localization, development and validation of a survey instrument to assess attitudes toward professionalism based on the opinions of clinical teachers

 

PSCOM components

The final result of two rounds of polling

Accountability

1

Collaborates respectfully and in coordination with a group to improve patient care

was approved by experts

2

Accepts individual accountability for decisions related to patient care

From the dimension of honor and honesty was transferred to this dimension

3

Acts dutifully to make arrangements and meet requirements

From the dimension of honor and honesty was transferred to this dimension

4

Reacts to constructive criticism and increases its capabilities

At this stage, it was edited grammatically

5

Recognizes their limitations in terms of professional knowledge and ability

At this stage, it was edited grammatically

6

Committed to caring for the patient in a cost-effective manner

It was transferred from the dimension of excellence to this dimension

7

Considers themselves responsible and accountable for the problems created for patients

According to experts, this dimension was considered as the seventh indicator

8

Recognizes their limitations in terms of professional knowledge and ability

Transferred from this dimension to the dimension of enrichment

Enrichment

1

Demonstrates initiative and assistance in the personal and professional development of colleagues

Approved by experts

2

Take the time to review the work of other colleagues and provide helpful and constructive comments to improve it

Approved by experts

3

Participates in meetings, seminars and presenting student research in the faculty as a support activity

Approved by experts

4

Looking for your personal enrichment

Approved by experts

5

Contributes to the well-being and development of new faculty members

Approved by experts

6

purposefully Participates in teaching the department and the medical school

Approved by experts

7

Shows flexibility to changing priorities and transformations

From the dimension of accountability was transferred to this dimension

8

Committed to caring for the patient in a cost-effective manner

From the dimension of accountability was transferred to this dimension

9

Recognizes their limitations in terms of professional knowledge and ability

From the dimension of accountability was transferred to this dimension

Equity

1

Chooses fair and equitable criteria for patient care

Approved by experts

2

In an effort to eliminate discrimination in health care, it practices justice in the health care delivery system

Approved by experts

3

Respects the rights, individuality and diversity of opinions of colleagues and students

Approved by experts

4

Follows health and patient care of different ethnicities with equal respect

According to experts, belongs in this dimension

5

Understands and accepts the diverse nature of research topics and / or patients

Removed from this dimension

6

Respects these differences in their interactions with others

Removed from this dimension

7

Respects the rights, individuality and diversity of opinions of colleagues and students

Removed from this dimension

8

Respects justice in the division of interests and responsibilities

According to experts, belongs in this dimension

Honor And Honesty

1

Provides actions and information in an honest manner

Approved by experts

2

Develops patient / physician relationships in a way that does not involve financial exploitation, abuse of privacy or sexual harassment

Approved by experts

3

Reports data regularly, accurately and honestly

Approved by experts

4

Refuses to violate the principles of professional and personal behavior

Approved by experts

5

Accepts individual responsibility for decisions related to patient’s care

From the dimension of accountability was transferred to this dimension

6

Acts dutifully to make arrangements and meet requirements

From the dimension of accountability was transferred to this dimension

7

Supports scientific standards and makes decisions based on scientific experiments and evidence

removed

8

Puts more values on the interest of the patient or the subject of the research than his own benefit

removed

9

Refuses to violate the principles of professional and personal behavior even under conditions of coercion and bribery

Edited grammatically

Altruism

1

Shows self-compassion

Approved by experts

2

Expresses empathy

Approved by experts

3

And uses its skills and expertise voluntarily for the betterment of society

Approved by experts

4

Puts more values on the interest of the patient than his own benefit

it was transferred to this dimension from honor and honesty dimension

5

Takes the initiative to help in local, national and global crises

According to experts, belongs in this dimension

6

Helps reduce interpersonal conflicts and seizures

The second round was added to this dimension with the opinion of experts

7

Collaborates as much as possible in social and charitable activities related to their specialty

The second round was added to this dimension with the opinion of experts

Duty

1

does not seek to advance their professional position at the cost of another person's professional position

Approved by experts

2

Reports research or medical errors

Approved by experts

3

Reveals conflict of interest during professional activities and tasks

Approved by experts

4

Accepts the patient's autonomy and helps him or her make informed decisions

Approved by experts

5

Acts in a way that demonstrates a commitment to confidentiality

Approved by experts

6

Participates in correcting those who do not behave professionally

Edited grammatically

7

Protects patients' privacy

In the second round, it was added with the opinion of experts

Respect

1

Avoids offensive language that contains harsh comments and unfair criticism of others

Approved by experts

2

Respects the skills and expertise of other members of the treatment team

According to experts, belongs in this dimension

3

treats people with individual, racial, linguistic and cultural differences politely and forgivingly

According to experts, belongs in this dimension

4

Maintains your professional grooming in a way that is respected by others

In the first stage, it was removed from this dimension, but in the second stage, it re-entered this dimension with the opinion of experts

5

Understands and accepts the diverse nature of patients and respects these differences in their interactions with others

From equity dimension was transferred to this dimension

6

Respects the rights, individuality and diversity of opinions of colleagues and students

From equity dimension was transferred to this dimension