Teaching professionalism and professional ethics using the hidden curriculum

We are writing this letter to draw the attention of the faculty members of medical universities to the formation of professional ethics and professionalism in the clinical and theoretical education of nursing and operating room students using the hidden curriculum. Professional values are standards for clinical practice, which are based on the agreement of professional groups and experts. These values are adopted in providing a framework to evaluate the ideas and perspectives that influence behavior. Clinical competence, adequate skills for medical practice, keeping updated, honesty, confidentiality and appropriate communication with patients are among the most imperative professional values