Beneficence, justice, and lifelong learning expressed in medical oaths

Abstract

The commitment toward CME should not be absent in the present medical oaths. It is a duty and right of all physicians, and in turn, society should recognize this obligation in order to offer opportunities for the achievement of the principle of beneficence that will result in better health care.

Continuing medical education and professional revalidation in Europe: Five case examples

“…has for centuries been a fundamental part of the physician's life. 1 In the last decades, new approaches and structured systems have been implemented in many countries to reorient CME in order to properly address the most important challenges facing physicians' professional development and regulation of the medical profession. [2][3][4] In the context of professional regulation, revalidation initiatives have been introduced in some countries, with the primary aim of assuring the lifelong maintenance of physicians' competence and meeting the changing health systems' needs.…”

Is there a “net generation” in veterinary medicine? A comparative study on the use of the Internet and Web 2.0 by students and the veterinary profession

“…This is in particular compulsory for the medical profession [38], [34], [71] and vets [48], [89]. In order not to fall behind the professional quality standards, ongoing training is required.…”

Ethics and Values in Clinical Practice: Whom Do They Help?

“…The Hippocratic Oath is but one of these many oaths and declarations that have been recited by entering and newly graduated physicians over the centuries. [3][4][5][6] Despite differences, these works often emphasize several common values orientations or ethical principles, including beneficence, nonmaleficence, justice, respect for patient autonomy, and confidentiality. 3,4 Will this resurgence of interest in medical ethics be beneficial only to patients?…”

“…[3][4][5][6] Despite differences, these works often emphasize several common values orientations or ethical principles, including beneficence, nonmaleficence, justice, respect for patient autonomy, and confidentiality. 3,4 Will this resurgence of interest in medical ethics be beneficial only to patients? This commentary reviews research suggesting that physicians and other health care professionals have an increased rate of burnout when they perceive that their ethical standards or values are not shared by the health care organizations with which they are affiliated.…”