A declining insulin requirement in the late first trimester of pregnancy with type 1 diabetes was previously reported (18), and overinsulinization has been suggested as a contributing reason for severe hypoglycemia in early pregnancy (18).
Professionalism: Good for Patients and Health Care Organizations. Abstract. Professionalism is an indispensable element in the compact between the medical profession and society that is based on trust and putting the needs of patients above all other considerations.
Professional standards ensure that the highest level of quality in care is promoted. Standards provide a method to assure that clients are receiving high-quality care, that the nurse knows the essentials to provide nursing care, and measures are in place to determine whether the care meets these standards.