Professionalism and Professional Standards for Doctors
Course Description
This CPD-accredited course explores professional ethics for healthcare practitioners in Bahrain, emphasising integrity, accountability, respect, and moral responsibility in clinical and organisational settings.
Participants will learn how to apply professional ethical standards in real-world scenarios — balancing patient welfare, legal compliance, and cultural sensitivity.
Aligned with the National Health Regulatory Authority (NHRA) and Supreme Council of Health expectations, this course reinforces the link between ethical conduct and patient safety, helping healthcare professionals strengthen professionalism, communication, and trust within Bahrain’s healthcare system.
Course Content
Course Objectives
Course Objectives
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Section 1: Introduction to Professionalism in Medical Practice
1.1 Understanding Professionalism in Medicine
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1.2 Professionalism as a Regulatory Expectation
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1.3 Professionalism Beyond Clinical Competence
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1.4 Professionalism and Patient Trust
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1.5 Relevance to Fitness to Practise
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1.6 Reflective Quiz
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Section 2: The NHRA’s Role and Regulatory Expectations
2.1 The National Health Regulatory Authority (NHRA): Overview and Purpose
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2.2 Professional Standards and Ethical Expectations
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2.3 The NHRA Code of Conduct for Doctors
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2.4 The Role of Professionalism in Licensing and Registration
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2.5 The NHRA’s Approach to Complaints and Investigations
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2.6 Common Professional Triggers for NHRA Concern
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2.7 The Importance of Insight and Remediation in NHRA Cases
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2.8 Reflective Quiz
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Section 3: Core Attributes of Professionalism
3.1 Introduction to Core Attributes
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3.2 Integrity and Honesty
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3.3 Accountability and Responsibility
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3.4 Respect and Dignity
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3.5 Compassion and Empathy
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3.6 Competence and Commitment to Excellence
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3.7 Teamwork and Collaboration
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3.8 Confidentiality and Trustworthiness
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3.9 Reflection and Self-Awareness
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3.10 Professional Boundaries
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3.11 Reflective Quiz
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Section 4: Accountability, Probity, and Integrity
4.1 Understanding Accountability in Medical Practice
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4.2 The Concept of Probity
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4.3 Integrity in Professional Conduct
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4.4 Accountability During NHRA Investigations
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4.5 Common Breaches of Probity and Integrity
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4.6 Demonstrating Probity and Integrity in Practice
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4.7 Building a Culture of Accountability and Integrity
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4.8 The Relationship Between Probity and Patient Trust
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4.9 Reflection and Remediation After Integrity Concerns
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4.10 Reflective Quiz
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Section 5: Communication, Respect, and Trust in the Doctor–Patient Relationship
5.1 The Importance of Effective Communication in Medical Practice
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5.2 Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication
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5.3 Listening as a Core Professional Skill
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5.4 Communication and Cultural Sensitivity in Bahrain
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5.5 Breaking Bad News with Compassion
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5.6 Building and Maintaining Trust
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5.7 Documentation as a Communication Tool
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5.8 Communication During Complaints or NHRA Investigations
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5.9 Respect as an Ethical Foundation
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5.10 Managing Difficult Conversations and Conflict
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5.11 Digital and Written Communication Etiquette
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5.12 Reflection: Learning from Communication Breakdowns
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5.13 Reflective Quiz
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Section 6: Managing Professional Lapses and Common Triggers for Investigations
6.1 Understanding Professional Lapses
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6.2 Common Triggers for NHRA Complaints and Investigations
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6.3 Responding to Concerns and Complaints
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6.4 The Role of Insight and Reflection After a Lapse
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6.5 Remediation and Professional Rehabilitation
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6.6 Preventing Future Lapses
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6.7 Learning Culture and Organisational Responsibility
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6.8 Reflective Quiz
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Section 7: Reflection, Insight, and Remediation after Concerns
7.1 The Role of Reflection in Professional Development
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7.2 Developing Insight After a Professional Concern
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7.3 The Connection Between Reflection, Insight, and Remediation
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7.4 Principles of Effective Remediation
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7.5 Building Evidence of Learning and Change
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7.6 Emotional and Psychological Aspects of Reflection and Remediation
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7.7 Embedding Reflection and Insight into Ongoing Practice
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7.8 Reflective Quiz
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Section 8: Strengthening Professional Practice and Preventing Recurrence
8.1 Consolidating Lessons Learned
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8.2 Ongoing Self-Reflection and Professional Appraisal
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8.3 Mentorship and Peer Support
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8.4 Maintaining Professional Boundaries and Ethics
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8.5 Stress Management and Emotional Resilience
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8.6 Strengthening Communication and Team Culture
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8.7 Creating a Long-Term Professional Development Plan
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8.8 Reflective Quiz
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Section 9: Conclusion and Key Takeaways
Conclusion and Key Takeaways
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Post-Course Assessment
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