Why Is Professionalism Important In Healthcare

Professionalism plays an important role in the work place. It helps the organizations to run with high efficiency when people respect and follow up the policies. Besides, professionalism affects our impression and credibility. Each individual should have good professional skills because they are representatives of the organization.
According to Epstein and Hundert, “professionalism is a competency as the habitual and judicious use of communication, knowledge, technical skills, clinical reasoning, emotions, values, and reflection in daily practice for the benefit of the individual and community being served.” (Defining and assessing professional competence). The ability of healthcare professions to maintain professionalism is very important to build the patient relationship. Patients will judge us base on their impressions on our professionalism.
Someone would think that communication or verbal is the most important key in the interaction between healthcare professions and patients besides the specialized knowledge. However, non- verbal behaviors play a special role to show our respect to patients. The physical appearance of nonverbal behavior includes all aspects of the way we look and what we wear. Physical appearance is the first thing patients see and judge us before they approach the treatments. The better dressed we are, the
Time is valuable for everyone. Being punctual lets us finish work at a right time and helps work to be executed smoothly and successfully. Being on time is important because it shows people that we have respect for others. By being late with any reasons, we will disrupts all the others’ work that is inconsiderate and disrespectful. For instance, in my situation, showing up late to lab, even just four minutes, showed a lack of respect for not only my professor, but also my classmates. Being on time demonstrates that I care about others time as much as I care about my