The tapes of that interview, a textbook demonstration of police and social workers' professionalism and patience, cover a range of subjects with each girl as interviewers slowly circle the real reasons they are there.
The findings from the focus group discussions are presented under major themes namely: management and coordination of COBES educational program, COBES's contribution to development of confidence and competence as health workers, professionalism and teamwork, willingness to work in rural health facilities and practice of primary health care.
This entails appreciating their professionalism and addressing health workers' professional goals such as recognition, career development and further qualification.
Initially, some volunteers questioned the motives of professional aid workers, while aid workers questioned the professionalism of some volunteers.
In the aftermath of SARS, many issues surrounding health care worker behaviour and professionalism have been discussed [ 10- 14], however to the best of our knowledge, only a few studies have addressed these issues in relation to the anticipated influenza pandemic [ 15].
From the University of Washington, which regularly sends more of its graduates into the Peace Corps each year than any other American college, to Washington's army of non-profit workers armed with professionalism and passion - working for the greater global good is in our DNA.
Evidence of P4P effects on health workers' motivation and professionalism is also scarce [ 11].
After all the sexy smoke disappears, the popping red lipstick smudges and Jay releases the firm grip on his wife's bum, the reality is, Beyoncé is a hard worker whose work ethic, professionalism and ability to keep pushing past the odds is something to admire and respect much more than the tiny transparent ensembles she wore on Sunday.
This is not to question the professionalism of workers, many of whom deliver excellent services against the odds.
