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Chapter 6 - Teaching Professional Ethics in Obstetrics and Gynecology

from Section 2 - Pedagogy of Professional Ethics in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 November 2019

Laurence B. McCullough ,
John H. Coverdale  and
Frank A. Chervenak
Laurence B. McCullough
Affiliation:
Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell
John H. Coverdale
Affiliation:
Baylor College of Medicine, Texas
Frank A. Chervenak
Affiliation:
Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell
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Summary

This chapter provides guidance on teaching professional ethics in obstetrics and gynecology.

The first long-term goal of teaching professional ethics in obstetrics and gynecology is that, by the conclusion of residency training, these basics have become guides to the obstetrician-gynecologist in all aspects of patient care, in clinical innovation and research, organizational culture, and in advocating for women’s and children’s health policy. The second long-term goal of teaching professional ethics in obstetrics and gynecology is to sustain the professionalism of medical students, residents, fellows, practicing physicians, and clinical innovators and researchers.

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Professional Ethics in Obstetrics and Gynecology , pp. 93 - 106
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2019

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