Process of Sorting
Moral and ethical values are an essential part of one’s philosophy and progress. People need to build a system of beliefs that will guide them through decision-making in their careers and personal life. However, selecting the values suggested in the list was rather complicated since all of them seemed to be intertwined. Therefore, the process of selection was based on the extent to which a particular quality contributes to my personal and professional growth. Thus, the top five values include compassion, cooperation, autonomy, self-control, and self-esteem.
Arranging the values according to their significance was rather fun, although there was a noticeable degree of approximation. Overall, the process allowed me to develop a proper understanding of my needs, philosophy, and value system. The results were not surprising since they aligned with the traditions and beliefs of my community. However, the activity in question made me understand what my current assets as a professional are, and how I can help my patients using these qualities.
Meaning for Me as a Dentist
Working in a clinical setting requires fast and effective decision-making skills. Therefore, the analysis of my current value system has given me a general idea of how I can acquire the ability to resolve workplace issues and meet patients’ needs. For instance, as a dentist, I will need compassion to ensure that customers feel safe and comfortable since dental care may cause certain discomfort. Cooperation and autonomy will set the premises for interdisciplinary collaboration, which is essential in the clinical environment. Finally, with self-control and self-esteem, I will be able to pursue further professional development. However, I may need to prioritize flexibility as an important component of clinical decision-making.
Values and the Righting Reflex
Since several people fail to follow the essential principles of oral care, I will need to use my qualities to launch patient education. The characteristics such as compassion will help me to develop the righting reflex to encourage patients to change their health management habits. Besides, cooperation can be used to enhance the dialogue with patients and support them in their development of critical oral care skills.