Core Attitudes

The core attitudes for ethics in the medical practice :

1. Honesty, integrity and trustworthiness
2. Critical self-appraisal (including recognition of limitations and errors)
3. Empathy and compassion
4. Respect of the patient as people
5. Respect for the roles of other healthcare professionals in the care of the patient 
6. Responsibilities of the medical professional towards the local and global community
7. Responsible and reliable
8. Commitment to clinical competence and lifelong education.

Forensic Medicine, A Guide to Principles
Cairo University 2010-2011