Societal trends toward accountability in the professions

The rising demand in all areas of the American culture for accountability in the professions is well documented. Recertification as a documentation of that accountability is being pressed by consumer groups as well as those who are charged with protecting the public welfare. The American Board of Or...

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Published inClinical orthopaedics and related research no. 257; p. 43
Main Author Rineberg, B A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.08.1990
Subjects
Attitude of Health Personnel
Certification - trends
Clinical Competence
General Surgery - standards
Humans
Orthopedics - standards
Professional Competence
Social Responsibility
United States
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Summary:The rising demand in all areas of the American culture for accountability in the professions is well documented. Recertification as a documentation of that accountability is being pressed by consumer groups as well as those who are charged with protecting the public welfare. The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery's time-limited certificates have made recertification, at least for the more recent certificate holders, mandatory. The negative attitude of the orthopedic surgeon toward the recertification process needs to be reexamined in light of recent demands for accountability. Orthopedic surgeons must be willing to discuss these issues as components of professionalism.
ISSN:0009-921X
DOI:10.1097/00003086-199008000-00009