Description should include commentary on the following:
- Appearance and body language standards (e.g., dress, cleanliness, fragrances, jewelry, nail ornamentation, body piercings, tattoos, stance)
- Communication standards (e.g., word choice, correct grammar, use of medical vocabulary where needed, conversation topics, voice volume in speech and laughter)
Process/Skill Questions:
- What is meant by professional behavior? Is it the same for every profession? Why, or why not?
- What is the relationship between professional behavior and communication?
- Why may certain body accessories (e.g., fragrances, body piercings) not be allowed in the surgical environment?
- Why is it important to avoid joking and/or boisterous conversation in the operating room, in family waiting areas, and in public hallways of the hospital?