Ethics and the ProfessionsRuth F. Chadwick These essays look at the concept of professional ethics from a range of perspectives. It begins with a look at the concept of profession, asking if it is knowledge or an ideal of service; continues by looking at accountability; and finally, analyzes codes of conduct. The text also covers medical education, moral philosophy, and the ability to face criticism in a positive way. |
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Service and science in professional life | 1 |
knowledge and knowhow | 14 |
Moral philosophy another disabling profession? | 27 |
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