AETCOM 1.1 What does it mean to be a doctor?

1.​ Enumerate and describe professional qualities and roles of a physician

Physicians possess various professional qualities and roles, including:

1. Compassion: Empathetic and caring towards patients.
2. Communication skills: Effective listeners and clear communicators.
3. Clinical competence: Possessing up-to-date medical knowledge and skills.
4. Critical thinking: Able to diagnose and manage complex cases.
5. Professionalism: Adhering to ethical principles and standards.
6. Leadership: Guiding and coordinating healthcare teams.
7. Lifelong learning: Commitment to ongoing education and self-improvement.
8. Collaboration: Working effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
9. Cultural competence: Sensitivity and understanding of diverse patient populations.
10. Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing healthcare landscapes.

Roles:
1. Diagnostician: Accurately diagnosing and managing diseases.
2. Therapist: Developing and implementing treatment plans.
3. Educator: Informing patients and families about health conditions.
4. Researcher: Contributing to medical research and innovation.
5. Advocate: Promoting patients' rights and interests.
6. Coordinator: Managing patient care and services.
7. Consultant: Providing expert advice to other healthcare professionals.
8. Mentor: Guiding and supporting junior physicians and students.
9. Health promoter: Encouraging healthy lifestyles and disease prevention.
10. Administrator: Overseeing healthcare organizations and policies.

2. Describe and discuss the commitment to lifelong learning as an important part

of physician growth
Commitment to lifelong learning is a fundamental aspect of physician growth,
encompassing:
1. Continuous Professional Development (CPD): Engaging in ongoing education and
training to stay current with medical advancements.
2. Self-Directed Learning: Taking personal responsibility for identifying knowledge
gaps and pursuing learning opportunities.
3. Reflective Practice: Critically evaluating one's own practice, identifying areas for
improvement, and implementing changes.
4. Staying Current: Regularly updating knowledge and skills to reflect evolving
medical research, guidelines, and technologies.
5. Expanding Expertise: Pursuing new areas of interest and developing specialized
skills.
6. Sharing Knowledge: Mentoring, teaching, and sharing experiences with colleagues
and students.
 7. Quality Improvement: Engaging in quality improvement initiatives to enhance
patient care and outcomes.
8. Interprofessional Learning: Collaborating with other healthcare professionals to
foster mutual understanding and improvement.
9. Patient-Centered Learning: Focusing on patient needs and preferences to deliver
personalized care.
10. Embracing Innovation: Staying open to new ideas, technologies, and approaches
to improve practice.
This commitment to lifelong learning is essential for physicians to:
- Stay competent and current in their field
- Provide high-quality patient care
- Adapt to changing healthcare landscapes
- Enhance their professional growth and development
- Contribute to the advancement of medical knowledge and practice

3.​ Describe and discuss the role of a physician in health care system
Physicians play a vital role in the healthcare system, serving as:

1. Primary Care Providers: Delivering routine and preventive care, diagnosing and
managing common conditions.
2. Specialist Consultants: Offering expert advice and treatment for specific medical
conditions.
3. Diagnosticians: Interpreting tests, identifying diagnoses, and developing treatment
plans.
4. Therapists: Implementing and managing treatment plans, including medications
and procedures.
5. Patient Advocates: Championing patients' needs, rights, and interests.
6. Health Educators: Informing patients and families about healthy lifestyles, disease
prevention, and management.
7. Research Participants: Contributing to medical research and innovation.
8. Leaders and Administrators: Overseeing healthcare organizations, policies, and
initiatives.
9. Collaborators: Working with multidisciplinary teams, including nurses, allied health
professionals, and support staff.
10. Role Models: Embodying professionalism, empathy, and ethical standards.
Physicians' roles are essential to:
- Delivering high-quality patient care
- Advancing medical knowledge and practice
- Leading healthcare teams and organizations
- Shaping health policies and initiatives
- Educating patients, students, and colleagues
- Ensuring patient safety and well-being
4. Identify and discuss physician’s role and responsibility to society and the
community that she/ he serves​
Physicians have various roles and responsibilities to society and the community they
serve, including:
1. Healthcare provision: Delivering high-quality medical care to patients.
2. Health education: Educating patients, families, and communities about healthy
lifestyles, disease prevention, and management.
3. Health advocacy: Advocating for patients' rights, needs, and interests.
4. Community service: Participating in community health initiatives, screenings, and
outreach programs.
5. Research and innovation: Contributing to medical research, innovation, and
advancement.
6. Leadership and mentorship: Leading healthcare teams, mentoring students and
colleagues, and shaping healthcare policies.
7. Public health promotion: Promoting public health initiatives, disease prevention,
and health awareness.
8. Collaboration with other professionals: Working with other healthcare
professionals, social services, and community organizations.
9. Cultural competence: Providing care sensitive to diverse cultural beliefs, values,
and practices.
10. Ethical practice: Adhering to ethical principles, maintaining confidentiality, and
respecting patients' autonomy.

Physicians' roles and responsibilities to society and the community include:

- Improving health outcomes and quality of life
- Reducing health disparities and inequities
- Promoting health literacy and awareness
- Supporting vulnerable populations
- Advocating for healthcare access and equity
- Fostering collaboration and teamwork
- Embodying professionalism, empathy, and compassion
AETCOM 1.2: What does it mean to be a patient?
1.Enumerate and describe professional qualities and roles of a physician Physicians
possess various professional qualities and roles, including:

Qualities:
1. Compassion: Empathetic and caring towards patients.
2. Communication skills: Effective listeners and clear communicators.
3. Clinical competence: Possessing up-to-date medical knowledge and skills.
4. Critical thinking: Able to diagnose and manage complex cases.
5. Professionalism: Adhering to ethical principles and standards.
6. Leadership: Guiding and coordinating healthcare teams.
7. Lifelong learning: Commitment to ongoing education and self-improvement.
8. Collaboration: Working effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
9. Cultural competence: Sensitivity and understanding of diverse patient populations.
10. Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing healthcare landscapes.

Roles:
1. Diagnostician: Accurately diagnosing and managing diseases.
2. Therapist: Developing and implementing treatment plans.
3. Educator: Informing patients and families about health conditions.
4. Researcher: Contributing to medical research and innovation.
5. Advocate: Promoting patients' rights and interests.
6. Coordinator: Managing patient care and services.
7. Consultant: Providing expert advice to other healthcare professionals.
8. Mentor: Guiding and supporting junior physicians and students.
9. Health promoter: Encouraging healthy lifestyles and disease prevention.
10. Administrator: Overseeing healthcare organizations and policies.
2.​ Demonstrate empathy in patient encounters
Demonstrating empathy in patient encounters involves:
1. Active listening: Pay attention to patients' concerns, ask open-ended questions,
and clarify their experiences.
2. Emotional validation: Acknowledge patients' emotions, showing understanding
and acceptance.
3. Reflective summarization: Repeat back what you've understood from the patient's
perspective, ensuring accuracy and showing engagement.
4. Empathetic statements: Express understanding and shared human experience,
e.g., "That sounds really tough" or "I can imagine how scary that must be."
5. Nonverbal empathy: Use supportive body language, maintain eye contact, and
offer comforting gestures like a gentle touch or a kind smile.
6. Patient-centered care: Focus on the patient's unique experiences, values, and
priorities, tailoring care to their individual needs.
7. Cultural sensitivity: Show respect for diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and values,
adapting care to meet specific cultural needs.
8. Compassionate communication: Share information with clarity, honesty, and
sensitivity, avoiding jargon and technical terms.
9. Emotional support: Offer reassurance, comfort, and encouragement, helping
patients cope with challenging situations.
10. Follow-through: Follow up on patient concerns, demonstrating commitment to
their care and well-being.
By demonstrating empathy, physicians build trust, strengthen patient relationships,
and improve health outcomes.
AETCOM 1.3: The doctor-patient relationship
1.Enumerate and describe professional qualities and roles of a physician

Physicians possess various professional qualities and roles, including:

Qualities:
1. Compassion: Empathetic and caring towards patients.
2. Communication skills: Effective listeners and clear communicators.
3. Clinical competence: Possessing up-to-date medical knowledge and skills.
4. Critical thinking: Able to diagnose and manage complex cases.
5. Professionalism: Adhering to ethical principles and standards.
6. Leadership: Guiding and coordinating healthcare teams.
7. Lifelong learning: Commitment to ongoing education and self-improvement.
8. Collaboration: Working effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
9. Cultural competence: Sensitivity and understanding of diverse patient populations.
10. Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing healthcare landscapes.

Roles:
1. Diagnostician: Accurately diagnosing and managing diseases.
2. Therapist: Developing and implementing treatment plans.
3. Educator: Informing patients and families about health conditions.
4. Researcher: Contributing to medical research and innovation.
5. Advocate: Promoting patients' rights and interests.
6. Coordinator: Managing patient care and services.
7. Consultant: Providing expert advice to other healthcare professionals.
8. Mentor: Guiding and supporting junior physicians and students.
9. Health promoter: Encouraging healthy lifestyles and disease prevention.
10. Administrator: Overseeing healthcare organizations and policies.
2. Demonstrate empathy in patient encounters
Demonstrating empathy in patient encounters involves:
1. Active listening: Pay attention to patients' concerns, ask open-ended questions,
and clarify their experiences.
2. Emotional validation: Acknowledge patients' emotions, showing understanding
and acceptance.
3. Reflective summarization: Repeat back what you've understood from the patient's
perspective, ensuring accuracy and showing engagement.
4. Empathetic statements: Express understanding and shared human experience,
e.g., "That sounds really tough" or "I can imagine how scary that must be."
5. Nonverbal empathy: Use supportive body language, maintain eye contact, and
offer comforting gestures like a gentle touch or a kind smile.
6. Patient-centered care: Focus on the patient's unique experiences, values, and
priorities, tailoring care to their individual needs.
7. Cultural sensitivity: Show respect for diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and values,
adapting care to meet specific cultural needs.
8. Compassionate communication: Share information with clarity, honesty, and
sensitivity, avoiding jargon and technical terms.
9. Emotional support: Offer reassurance, comfort, and encouragement, helping
patients cope with challenging situations.
10. Follow-through: Follow up on patient concerns, demonstrating commitment to
their care and well-being.
By demonstrating empathy, physicians build trust, strengthen patient relationships,
and improve health outcomes. Empathy is essential in patient care, fostering a
supportive and caring environment.
AETCOM 1.4: The foundations of communication – 1
Demonstrate ability to communicate to patients in a patient, respectful,
nonthreatening, non- judgmental and empathetic manner
To demonstrate effective communication with patients, I will:
1. Use clear and simple language, avoiding medical jargon and technical terms.
2. Listen actively, paying attention to patients' concerns and questions.
3. Show empathy and understanding, acknowledging patients' feelings and
perspectives.
4. Be patient and respectful, addressing patients' needs and concerns in a calm and
professional manner.
5. Avoid judgmental language or tone, focusing on supportive and non-critical
communication.
6. Use nonverbal communication skills, such as maintaining eye contact, using
appropriate body language, and displaying a caring demeanor.
7. Validate patients' experiences, acknowledging the validity of their feelings and
concerns.
8. Provide clear explanations and instructions, ensuring patients understand their
diagnosis, treatment, and care plan.
9. Encourage patient participation, involving patients in decision-making and care
planning.
10. Show cultural sensitivity and awareness, adapting communication to meet the
needs of diverse patient populations.
By communicating in a patient, respectful, non-threatening, non-judgmental, and
empathetic manner, I can build trust, foster strong patient relationships, and deliver
high-quality care.
AETCOM 1.5: The cadaver as our first teacher
Demonstrate respect and follows the correct procedure when handling cadavers
and other biologic tissues
When handling cadavers and other biologic tissues, I demonstrate respect and follow
proper procedures by:
1. Treating cadavers with dignity and respect, recognizing the valuable contribution
they make to medical education and research.
2. Following proper protocols for handling and storing cadavers and tissues, ensuring
safety and hygiene.
3. Wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), such as gloves, gowns,
and masks, to prevent exposure to potential pathogens.
4. Identifying and labeling cadavers and tissues accurately, maintaining
confidentiality and respecting individual privacy.
5. Performing procedures with precision and care, minimizing damage to tissues and
respecting the integrity of the cadaver.
6. Maintaining a clean and organized work environment, adhering to established
protocols for decontamination and disposal.
7. Showing appreciation for the generosity of donors and their families,
acknowledging the selfless act of body donation.
8. Respecting cultural and religious beliefs related to death and the handling of
human remains, adapting procedures accordingly.
9. Following institutional guidelines and regulations, adhering to established
standards for handling cadavers and tissues.
10. Reflecting on the educational and research value of cadaveric studies, recognizing
the importance of this work in advancing medical knowledge and improving patient
care.
By demonstrating respect and following proper procedures, I honor the generosity of
donors and their families, ensure a safe working environment, and contribute to the
advancement of medical education and research.