Moral Leadership in Medicine: The Short History and Tenuous Future of Professionalism in Medicine

The concept of #professionalism in #healthcare is both newer and more fragile than many assume. The history, strengths, risks, and alternatives to professionalism should be understood if we hope to create a future in which health professionals work well together in teams to effectively and ethically serve our patients and communities. This lecture was provided by Matthew Wynia, MD, MPH, FACP, professor of medicine and public health at the University of Colorado and director of the CU Center for Bioethics and Humanities. Support provided by the Oswald DeN. Cammann Fund at Harvard University.