title: A new professional paradigm: whence and whither.
abstract: Medical professionalism is challenged by commercial conflicts, federal law and regulation, and a changing health care system. The profession must reaffirm its traditional role and transform into a larger social role, setting standards and preserving ethical principles in health care.
authors: Neurosurgical Associates, Lexington, KY 40502, USA. jbeanlex@gmail.com
authors: James R
authors: JR
authors: Bean
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D009493:Neurosurgery / Q000639:trends; D024382:Professional Role; D012955:Societies, Medical; D014481:United States