Etym. professional (n.) “one who does it for a living,” 1798, from professional (adj.).professional (adj.) 1747 of careers (especially of the skilled or learned trades from c. 1793). Related: profession.
Definition
- Collaborating as a team with a shared purpose, goal, and mutual respect to deliver safe, quality health care (Freeth, Hammick, Reeves, et al., 2008; World Health Organization, 2010).