Discussion: Professionalism in Health HLT 307
Discussion: Professionalism in Health HLT 307
The following is an excerpt from the textbook reading Professionalism in Health Care:
“If you want to be perceived as a health care professional, you must be aware of what is going on in your field… You must stay current on trends and issues and consider how they may affect your job, patients, personal health, and career.” (Makely and colleagues, p. 5)
Give three reasons why it is critical for health care professionals to be aware of what is going on in the health care industry. Give at least two examples from your readings of how to stay current on current trends and issues.
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