Honesty and transparency, indispensable to the clinical mission--Parts I-III.

Michael J. Brenner; Richard C. Boothman; Cynda Hylton Rushton; Carol R Bradford; Gerald B. Hickson

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Honesty and transparency, indispensable to the clinical mission--Parts I-III.

December 15, 2021

Brenner MJ, Boothman RC, Rushton CH, et al. Otolaryngol Clin North Am. 2021;55(1):43-103.

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This three-part series offers an in-depth look into the core values of honesty, transparency, and trust. Part 1, Promoting Professionalism, introduces interventions to increase provider professionalism. Part 2, Communication and Transparency, describes the commitment to honesty and transparency across the continuum of the patient-provider relationship. Part 3, Health Professional Wellness, describes the impact of harm on providers and offers recommendations for restoring wellness and joy in work.

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