Clin Med
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Who cares about medical professionalism? It seems doctors, patients and, surprisingly, the media do. The relevance of medical professionalism for these three groups is examined from the journalist's/patient's point of view. The report and findings of the Royal College of Physicians Working Party on Medical Professionalism is discussed. In conclusion there is a synopsis of recommendations and future action required by individuals from all three groups to enable progress to be made in this important area of communication.
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The checkpoints and the new Israeli-built wall separating Israel from the Occupied Palestinian Territories has created serious problems for the Palestinian Al-Quds Medical School and for the health of its local population.