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.
The level of excellence or competence that is expected of a professional. The professionalism of the employee was unquestionable; for years he had worked diligently and with discretion, earning the accolades of his superiors and peers. The professionalism of the office manager in the doctor's office was a prime example of how all employees should treat a difficult or frustrating situation.