title: [New challenges for the medical professionalism].
abstract: The right of a doctor to conduct her/his profession consists of the patients' confidence in the doctor's professionalism and competence as well as the confidence of the medical profession in the doctor's commitment to act in a professional manner. Professionalism maintains and defines the interaction between the medical profession and the society. It functions on three levels: choices and behavior of individuals, activities between people, and functioning of organizations. While it can be taught, it is difficult to measure. Changing values and esteem of the society modifies professionalism and sets new challenges for it.
authors.affiliation: Pro Medico.
authors.forename: Kristiina
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Patja
authors.affiliation: Helsingin yliopisto.
authors.forename: Johannes
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Louhimo
authors.affiliation: Turun yliopiston lääketieteellinen tiedekunta.
authors.forename: Pekka
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Kääpä
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D011364:Professional Practice
vernacular_title: Muuttuva ja muuttumaton professionalismi: lääkärin ammatillisuuden uudet haasteet.