Table 2 Aspects of insufficient professionalism (n = 22)

Failure to engage

40.9 (9)

Absent on shifts or education days

No active learning attitude, including not participating in education or insufficient upkeep of portfolio

Avoiding providing care for specific patient groups

Dishonest behaviour

9.1 (2)

Resumé fraud

Incorrect registration of working hours

Disrespectful behaviour

27.3 (6)

Conflicts with staff

Patient complaints

Lack of empathy

Cynicism

Poor self-awareness

86.4 (19)

Insufficient follow-up after feedback

Avoiding or externalizing feedback

Inability to take responsibility for their personal share in insufficiencies

Inability to accept or profit from feedback

Inability to adjust behaviour

Superficial self-reflection

Insufficient reflection on actions/situations/consultations

Lack of self-reflection or introspection

Lack of insight into competence limitations, and acting beyond level of competence