Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Osteopathic Medicine Program 2025–2026 168 10. Do not have interactions with patients on social networking sites. This provides an opportunity for a dual relationship, which may damage the doctor-patient relationship and may have legal consequences. 11. Do not infringe upon another’s copyrighted or trademarked materials. If you post content, photos, or other media, you are acknowledging that you own or have the right to use these items. 12. Refrain from accessing social networking sites while in class, at work, or in clinical-work areas. K. Cultural Competence To identify and mitigate disparities in healthcare, it is important that KPCOM students address issues of culture in an effective and professional manner in the classroom and the clinic or hospital settings. Students must demonstrate an understanding of the manner in which different people perceive health and illness and respond to various symptoms, diseases, and treatments. Medical students should learn to recognize and appropriately address biases in healthcare delivery, while considering first the health of the patient. Students who exhibit unprofessional and culturally offensive behavior will be referred to the appropriate student progress and advising committee (SPC/SPAC) and/or proper authorities for disciplinary action and may be subject to dismissal. L. Interprofessional Collaborative Practice To be prepared to provide integrated, high-quality care to patients within the nation’s current, evolving healthcare system, KPCOM students must: • Assert values and ethics of interprofessional practice by placing the interests, dignity, and respect of patients at the center of healthcare delivery and embracing the differences of healthcare teams. • Leverage the unique roles and responsibilities of interprofessional partners to appropriately assess and address the healthcare needs of patients and populations served. • Communicate with patients, families, communities, and other health professionals in support of a team approach to preventing disease and disability, maintaining health, and treating disease. • Perform effectively in various team roles to deliver patient/population-centered care that is safe, timely, efficient, effective, and equitable. Students who exhibit unprofessional behavior in the area of interprofessional collaborative practice will be referred to the SPC and/or proper authorities for disciplinary action and may be subject to dismissal. M. Drug Testing Policies The KPCOM recognizes that substance abuse is a career and life-threatening problem and encourages students to seek help in overcoming addiction. Students are encouraged to reach out to the KPCOM
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