Competencies covered in this module:

Knowledge for Practice (AAMC)

Demonstrate knowledge of established and evolving biomedical, clinical, epidemiological, and  social-behavioural sciences, as well as the application of this knowledge to patient care. (AAMC 2)
Apply principles of social-behavioural sciences to provision of patient care, including assessment of the impact of psycho-social and cultural influences on health, disease, care seeking, care compliance, and barriers to and attitudes toward care. (AAMC 2.5)

Professionalism  (AAMC) 

• Demonstrate a commitment to carrying out professional responsibilities and an adherence to ethical principles. (AAMC 5)
• Demonstrate a commitment to ethical principles pertaining to provision or withholding of care, confidentiality, informed consent, and business practices, including compliance with relevant laws, policies, and regulations. (AAMC 5.6)

Professionalism: Ethics

• Demonstrate knowledge of and the ability to apply ethical principles in the practice and research of osteopathic medicine, particularly in the areas of provision or withholding of clinical care, confidentiality of patient information, informed consent, business practices, the conduct of research, and the reporting of research results. (AACOM V. 6)

(AACN)

• Engage in ethical reasoning and actions to provide leadership in promoting advocacy, collaboration, and social justice as a socially responsible citizen. (AACN I. 6)