Code of Professional Conduct and Fitness to Practice

Question 1

What are the 5 principles of code of professional conduct?

Answer 1

• Professional competence
• Honesty and integrity
• Independence and impartiality
• Client confidentiality and trust
• Professional accountability

Question 2

Give an example of professional competence

Answer 2

Carrying out continued professional development (CPD) to keep skills up to date

Question 3

Give an example of honesty and integrity

Answer 3

Strong morals, principles and ethics

Question 4

Give an example of independence and impartiality

Answer 4

Not posting comments that involves your opinion on a topic

Question 5

Give an example of client confidentiality and trust

Answer 5

Record keeping, protection of records and obtaining consent for procedures

Question 6

Give an example of professional accountability

Answer 6

Thinking before we act

Question 7

What are the 6 stakeholders?

Answer 7

• Animals
• Clients
• The profession
• The veterinary team
• The RCVS
• The public

Question 8

Who is the Fitness to Practice program designed for?

Answer 8

Student Veterinary Nurses (SVN’s)