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Governing the profession--us or them?

C Wall

    British Dental Journal
    |May 11, 1991
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Professional self-regulation, particularly in dentistry, prioritizes patient interests over professional gain. This contrasts with a cynical view that professions are conspiracies, reflecting a modern emphasis on self-interest.

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    Area of Science:

    • Professional ethics
    • Sociology of professions

    Background:

    • The quote 'The professions are a conspiracy against the laity' is often invoked in discussions of professional self-regulation.
    • This perspective overlooks the core ethos of professions like dentistry, which prioritize client welfare.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the perception of professional self-regulation.
    • To contrast the ethical principles of professions with public skepticism.

    Main Methods:

    • Conceptual analysis of professional ethics.
    • Discussion of societal attitudes towards professional self-regulation.

    Main Results:

    • The inherent ethos of professions emphasizes client interests above all else.
    • Public skepticism may stem from a societal shift towards prioritizing self-interest.

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    Conclusions:

    • The traditional understanding of professional self-regulation is often misconstrued.
    • Ethical professional practice remains paramount, despite public cynicism.