Pennsylvania Medical Society – Professionalism

*Encourages physicians to give back to the profession and fulfill a physician's social contract with communities through volunteering and mentoring. *Operates the [http://www.goodmedicine.org/ Institute for Good Medicine], which promotes the practice of good health care and positive things.



*Encourages physicians to give back to the profession and fulfill a physician's social contract with communities through volunteering and mentoring

*Operates the [http://www.goodmedicine.org/ Institute for Good Medicine], which promotes the practice of good health care and positive things physicians do for the profession or their communities

*Through its [http://www.goodmedicine.org/ Institute for Good Medicine], produces a public awareness web show titled 'Good Medicine' on a variety of health issues. Some shows include [http://www.myfamilywellness.org/Videos/Lyme-Disease.aspx Lyme Disease], [http://www.myfamilywellness.org/Videos/Eye-Cancer.aspx eye cancer], [http://www.myfamilywellness.org/Videos/EnergyDrinks.aspx energy drinks], [http://www.myfamilywellness.org/Videos/Frostbite.aspx frostbite], and [http://www.myfamilywellness.org/Videos/Addictions.aspx drug abuse].

*Staffs “Docs on Call” TV program, during which patients can call to speak to a doctor about a health issue


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