Readers Digest Australia Sampler 2022

0% voted by consumers. V 10 iew all results at www.trustedbrands.com.au 151 … claimed to have the highest positive impact on … perceived trustworthiness.” The Pledge is as old as the profession itself. It identifies the profession’s ethical parameters such as the doctor-patient relationship, medical confidentiality, and respect for teachers and colleagues alike. Drawn from religions, philosophies and cultures, it highlights that a doctor’s daily work not only requires the highest skill, but also the highest moral conduct and accountability. The pledge also outlines the profession’s professional obligations, such as promoting the wellbeing of patients to the best of their ability with respect and compassion, acting responsibly, seeking consultation The stethoscope is a symbol of trustworthiness. It reveals to a patient that help is here. It even has its own emoji when needed, preserving a patient’s privacy as well as teaching the intricacies of medicine to the next generation of doctors. In 2017 the Pledge was amended to include self-care for doctors, reflecting the fact that long hours, increasing workload and occupational stress can impact a doctor’s ability to deliver patient care effectively. This amendment has proved particularly important during the Pandemic years. 2022