Evaluation of Humanistic Qualities in the Internist
Authors: Julius R. Krevans, John A. Benson
Journal: Annals of Internal Medicine (1983)

Position Paper1 November 1983Evaluation of Humanistic Qualities in the InternistJulius R. Krevans, M.D., John A. Benson Jr., M.D.Julius R. Krevans, M.D., John A. Benson Jr., M.D.Author, Article, and Disclosure Informationhttps://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-99-5-720 SectionsAboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditEmail ExcerptIn an important decision on 6 June 1983 the American Board of Internal Medicine accepted the following report of its Subcommittee on Evaluation of Humanistic Qualities in the Internist. In adopting the four principles, the Board is committed to requiring high standards of humanistic behavior in the professional lives of every candidate. The Board has long insisted on acceptable moral and ethical standing in the care of patients by candidates. Through accepting this report the Board extends its conviction beyond the mere endorsement of humanism.The Board also voted to initiate several actions recommended by the subcommittee. As a beginning,... This content is PDF only. To continue reading please click on the PDF icon. Author, Article, and Disclosure InformationAffiliations: *John A. Benson, Jr., M.D.; Linda L. Blank; Eugene P. Frenkel, M.D.; Edward W. Hook, M.D.; Albert R. Jonsen, Ph.D.; Julius R. Krevans, M.D., Chairman; ynn O. Langdon; Lawrence Scherr, M.D.; and Neil J. Smelser, Ph.D.This paper has been abridged from the full report of the subcommittee. Appendix 2, "Annual Memorandum to Program Directors, September 1983," has been omitted and some details of style have been revised. Copies of the original and complete report are available from the American Board of Internal Medicine, Suite 1930, 200 S.W. Market Street, Portland, OR 97201.▸Requests for reprints should be addressed to John A. Benson, Jr., M.D.; American Board of Internal Medicine; 200 S.W. Market Street, Suite 1930; Portland, OR 97201. 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