Profession

Profession

A vocation requiring training in the arts or sciences and advanced studies in a specialised field.

A body of qualified persons in a specific occupation or field.

Embodies the following attributes: (1) service above self interest; (2) application of specialised knowledge; (3) skills in the service of humanity; (4) an ethical code; (5) a fiduciary practitioner-client relationship; (6) registration or state certification, which embodies standards of training and practise in some statutory form; (7) regulation of advertising services; and (8) independence from external control.

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Part of Speech: noun
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Industry/Domain: Health care
Category: Pharmacy
Company: McGraw-Hill
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