Ethics and Professionalism in Medical Practice

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Ethics and Professionalism in Medical Practice are the foundation of safe, respectful, and high-quality healthcare delivery. They guide health professionals to act with integrity, accountability, compassion, and respect for patient dignity, autonomy, and confidentiality. Ethical medical practice requires adherence to established principles such as beneficence, non-maleficence, justice, and informed consent, while professionalism emphasizes competence, honesty, respectful communication, and commitment to continuous learning. Together, ethics and professionalism foster trust between patients and healthcare providers, promote equitable care, reduce harm, and ensure that clinical decisions are guided not only by scientific evidence but also by moral responsibility and respect for human values.