9 Principles of the GDC Flashcards
what is principle 1
Patients Interests First
what is principle 2
Communicate Effectively with Patients
what is principle 3
Obtain Valid Consent
what is principle 4
Maintain and Protect Patients Information
what is principle 5
Have and Clear and Effective Complaints Procedure
what is principle 6
Work with Colleagues in a Way that Serves the Interests of Patients
what is principle 7
Maintain, Develop and Work Within your Professional Knowledge and Skills
what is principle 8
Raise Concerns if Patients are at Risk
what is principle 9
Make Sure Your Personal Behaviour Maintains Confidence in You and The Dental Profession
what are the main points of principle 1 - Patients Interests First
listen
dignity and respect
honest and act with integrity
take holistic and preventative approach
treat in hygienic and safe environment
put their interests first over the business
find out about laws affecting your work
what are the main points of principle 2 - Communicate Effectively with Patients
give time to consider and listen
promote patient responsibilities in decision making
give information that they need in a way that they can understand
clear information about costs
what are the main points of principle 3 - Obtain Valid Consent
obtain valid consent before treatment
explain all relevant options and costs
ensure they understand the decisions
make sure consent remains valid throughout treatment
what are the main points of principle 4 - Maintain and Protect Patients Information
make and keep contemporaneous notes
protect confidentiality, only use information for set purposes
release information in exceptional circumstances
ensure patients can access their notes
keep patient information secure at all times
what are the main points of principle 5 - Have a Clear and Effective Complaints Procedure
make sure there is an effective complaints procedure
respect a patients right to complain
give patients who complain a prompt and constructive response
what are the main points of principle 6 - Work with Colleagues in a Way that Serves the Interests of Patients
work effectively
good teamwork
be appropriately supported when treating patients
delegate and refer appropriately
only accept referral if you are competent
communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues
effective management and leadership skills
what are the main points of principle 7 - Maintain, Develop and Work Within your Professional Knowledge and Skills
provide care based on current evidence and guidance
work within your knowledge, skills, abilities
update your professional knowledge throughout working life
what are the main points of principle 8 - Raise Concerns if Patients Are At Risk
always put patients safety first
act promptly if patients or colleagues are at risk
encourage and support a culture where staff can raise concerns openly
make sure there is an effective procedure in place for raising concerns
take appropriate action if you have concerns over the possible abuse of children or vulnerable adults
what are the main points of principle 9 - Make Sure Your Personal Behaviour Maintains Patients Confidence in You and The Dental Profession
your conduct at work and in personal life justifies patient trust in you and in the dental profession
inform the GDC if you are subject to criminal proceedings
cooperate with any relevant formal or informal inquiry
give full and truthful information
