Principles of Professionalism in Health Care
A Guide to Building Relationships of Trust
by Dr. F. Stuart Kinsinger DC MA
About The Author
Dr. Kinsinger has an extensive background as an author, educator and court expert in matters of ethics and boundaries.
After enjoying patient care for years, he pursued advanced study in bioethics and health policy. His publications have focused on aspects of professionalism with the intent of better facilitating a learner’s understanding of their position in society as health care professionals. His workshops feature boundary setting and maintenance.
In addition to teaching health care professionalism online he leads an interactive small group remediation course for disciplined health care practitioners found guilty of professional misconduct by their licensing organization.
Listen to Dr Kinsinger featured on the "Healthcare Professionalism: Education, Research & Resources" podcast.
Praise for Principles of Professionalism in Health Care
The concept of professionalism and its role in the education and maintenance of competence of future professionals is foundational. Dr. Kinsinger outlines these characteristics in this excellent book.
Richard Cruess MD, CC, Dean Emeritus and Professor Emeritus of Surgery and Health Sciences Education; McGill University
Sylvia Cruess MD, OC, Professor Emerita of Medicine and Health Sciences Education; McGill University
From an educational perspective this text provides an ethical framework to construct during professional training alongside and in conjunction with the various clinical skills and competencies expected of a quality health professional. What this text clearly portrays is that the way you communicate and conduct yourself with your patients and the public at large is a core value that must never be compromised.
Prof. David Byfield
Head of Clinical Services
Welsh Institute of Chiropractic, UK
Dr. Kinsinger has written a must-study primer for those wanting to establish strength-based relationships with their patients and colleagues.
Michal A. Mestan, DC, EdD
President, Northeast College of Health Sciences, NY
This is a wonderful book for learners and seasoned practitioners alike to return to often, along their own professionalism journey.
Michael Kaufmann MD, FCFP, FASAM, FISAM, ABAM dip
Founding Director of the Physician Health Program; Ontario Medical Association
This text provides the clinician with insight and guidance to navigate the turbulent health care environment.
Nancy Kirsch PT, DPT, PhD, FAPTA
Professor; Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, Rutgers, the State University of NJ
Principles of Professionalism in Health Care provides an excellent reference text for the development of the professional learner into the profession. Each chapter has been purposely constructed with theory supported by experiential learning with the “Searches and Scenarios” and “You be the Judge” at the conclusion.
Assoc Prof Navine Haworth
Academic Dean, Australian Chiropractic College
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Contact Dr. Kinsinger
Email: stuart@drkinsinger.com
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