GDC principals

Question 1

What is the first GDC principal?

Answer 1

Put patients’ interests first

Question 2

What is the second GDC principal?

Answer 2

Communicate effectively with patients

Question 3

What is the third GDC principal?

Answer 3

Obtain valid consent

Question 4

What is the fourth GDC principal?

Answer 4

Maintain and protect patients’ information

Question 5

What is the fifth GDC principal?

Answer 5

Have a clear and effective complaints procedure

Question 6

What is the sixth GDC principal?

Answer 6

Work with colleagues in a way that is in patients’
best interests

Question 7

What is the seventh GDC principal?

Answer 7

Maintain, develop and work within our professional
knowledge and skills

Question 8

What is the eighth GDC principal?

Answer 8

Raise concerns if patients are at risk

Question 9

What is the ninth GDC principal?

Answer 9

Make sure our personal behaviour maintains
confidence in us and the dental profession

Question 10

What is the first pillar of medical ethics?

Answer 10

Beneficence (doing good)

Question 11

What is the second pillar of medical ethics?

Answer 11

Non-maleficence (to do no harm)

Question 12

What is the third pillar of medical ethics?

Answer 12

Autonomy (giving the patient the freedom to choose freely, where they are able)

Question 13

What is the fourth pillar of medical ethics?

Answer 13

Justice (ensuring fairness)