Title and topic of essay: Explore the key qualities and the importance of professionalism for health professionals. (this essay is for a dental student)
introduction
– Define professionalism, what is it is for healthcare professionals and define General dental council and HCPC (health and care professional council) and their guidelines
start off by talking about healthcare professionals, what they do, and how they have impact on people’s lives. Talk about GDC (general dental council) and HCPC (health and care professional council) and their differences and similarities. So talk about how GDC and HCPC impact people lives differently.
– a few examples of careers from each group such as GDC (NURSES, HYGIENISTS, DENTISTS) hcpc e.g ( radiographer, paramedics)
– Make sure to research each healthcare profession quality individually and how it links to professionalism
Main points of essay
- Demonstrates a thorough knowledge and understanding of the key theories and principles underpinning safe, effective, ethical and professionalism in their chosen healthcare profession.
- Demonstrates a thorough knowledge, understanding and application of the key qualities underpinning and important to professional practice.
- consent & confidentiality elaborate how its important and how it is (legally) needed
- include : safe practice • Risk Assessment and Management
• Patient Safety Protocol
• Scope of Practice
• CPD
- include : effective practice • Interdisciplinary working and collaboration
• Clinical Reasoning
• Outcome Measurement
• Reflective Practice
• Adherence to Regulatory Standards
- include: ethical practice • Confidentiality and Consent
• Fair and Equitable Treatment
3 KEY THEORIES
• Evidence-Based Practice (EBP): Discuss how healthcare professionals rely on research, clinical expertise, and patient preferences to make informed decisions.
• Person-Centered Care: You could explore the importance of tailoring healthcare to the individual’s needs and preferences, respecting their autonomy and promoting shared decision-making.
.Theories of communication: You could include how communication theories, such as the Transactional Model and Interpersonal Communication Theory, help healthcare professionals understand the dynamic, two-way process of interaction, including the importance of verbal and non-verbal communication, active listening, and feedback
– Conclusion
overall, both professions have the same aims but are also different and link it back to the title of the essay (Explore the key qualities and the importance of professionalism for health professionals.)