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KMID : 1025620180210010001
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Korean Journal of Medical Ethics
2018 Volume.21 No. 1 p.1 ~ p.14
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Revisions to the Korean Medical Association’s Code of Ethics and Self-Regulation Based on Medical Professionalism
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Park Seok-Gun
Cheong Yoo-Seock
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Abstract
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In 2017, the Korean Medical Association (KMA) revised its Code of Ethics at the request of the Korean Society for Medical Education. Through this revised Code, which incorporates the concept of medical professionalism, the KMA hopes to strengthen and improve its self-regulatory powers. This article examines different aspects of self-regulation and explores the connection between self-regulation and medical professionalism. Using the examples of maintenance of competency and the management of conflict of interests, it is argued that medical professionalism is the goal of self-regulation. Additionally, since medical professionalism cannot be implemented through the efforts of individual doctors or even medical institutions without broader social support, it is suggested that society as a whole should be fully informed of the importance of self-regulation and medical professionalism.
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KEYWORD
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codes of ethics, self-control, professionalism, conflicts of interest
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