Three basic principles of medical professionalism

The three basic principles of medical professionalism are the principle of putting patients' interests first, the principle of patient autonomy, and the principle of social justice.

1. The Principle of Putting the Patient's Interests First

Medical professionalism requires medical personnel to give the highest priority to the health and well-being of patients. Doctors and other medical personnel should take the patient's best interests as their starting point in treatment and care, and actively provide safe, effective and reasonable medical services.

2. The principle of patient autonomy

Medical professionalism emphasizes respect for patient autonomy and personal wishes. Medical personnel should respect the patient's right to informed consent, fully informed of the treatment program, risks and benefits, and with the patient for *** with the decision-making. They should respect the patient's personal values, cultural background and religious beliefs, and fully respect the patient's right to privacy and confidentiality.

3, the principle of social justice

Medical professionalism requires medical staff to treat patients in a fair and equitable manner. Regardless of a patient's race, gender, socioeconomic status, or other identifying characteristics, medical personnel shall provide equal medical care and strive to reduce unjust health disparities. Medical personnel shall abide by the code of professional ethics and shall not let personal bias or conflict of interest interfere with the fair treatment of patients.

Classification of medical specialties:

1. Clinical medical specialties

Internal medicine such as cardiology, respiratory medicine, and gastroenterology. Surgery such as general surgery, neurosurgery, plastic surgery, etc.. Obstetrics and gynecology, which focuses on the health of the female reproductive system and obstetric and gynecological disorders. Anesthesiology, which is responsible for pain management and anesthesia during surgical procedures. Radiology, which uses techniques such as X-rays, CT scans, and nuclear magnetic **** vibrations for diagnosis.

2. Laboratory Medicine Specialties

Pathology, which studies the causes, mechanisms, and changes in disease and makes pathological diagnoses. Clinical laboratory science, which involves the clinical analysis of blood, urine and other biological samples. Medical microbiology, the study of pathogenic microorganisms and the prevention and treatment of infections.

3. Public **** Health Professions

Epidemiology, the study of the distribution and control of disease. Health management and policy includes the study of health care organization management, health policy, and health economics.