Professionalism Flashcards
The first principle of practice in the code of conduct
Professional competence- duty to maintain competence in domain
The second principle of practice
Honesty and integrity- duty to tell the truth and always do the right thing
The third principle of practice
Independence and impartiality- be independent and not be swayed by other factors
The 4th principle of practice
Client confidentiality and trust
The 5th principle of practice
Professional accountability
Professional competence examples
Carrying out CPD in an area of practice you know that your skills needs furthering in
Honesty and integrity example
Refusing to yield to the demands of a client
Independence and impartiality examples
Not recommending a particular pharmaceutical company due to personal bias
Client confidentiality example
Not engaging with gossip
Professional accountability example
Setting reminders to call a client back about lab results
What are the 6 responsibilities towards as a vet?
Animals, clients, profession, veterinary team, RCVS and the public
What is the first consideration when attending to animals?
Animal health and welfare
What remains us able to self regulate
Sensitive to issues in our profession, pro active in dealing with then, transparent with what we do
Vetlife
Confidential help for vets, offers a helpline
Professionalism
Behaviour, governed by the code of conduct RCVS
Autonomy
Respect for patient/ client autonomy is fundamental for medical ethics
Paternalism
Interference with autonomy with the intent of rooting good
7 pillars of professionalism
Excellence. Humanism, accountability, communication , competence , ethical and legal understanding, altruism
Altruism
In the face of a vulnerable individual, a member acts in the interest of the client
What are the 4 C’s of certification?
Caution, Clarity, Certainty and Challenge
What could potentially be missing from a vaccination card?
Client details, Puppy identification
What is a certificate?
A certificate is a written statement made with authority; the authority in this case coming from the veterinarian’s professional status.
What is the RCVS?
Established in 1844 by Royal Charter to be the governing body of the veterinary
profession.
What is the BVA?
Manages the interests of the veterinary profession
Publishes Vet Record and In Practice
What is the VDS?
Insures against professional negligence
* RCVS states members must have indemnity insurance
What is the Animal and Plant Heath Agency ?
Protects health and welfare of animals and general
public
What is Veterinary Medicines Directorate?
Protects animal health by insuring safety, quality and efficacy of animal
medicines
What is VetLife?
Independent confidential help for Vets, Vet Students, Nurses and
other clinical staff
* Offers a helpline
What does the RCVS do?
Investigates complaints, has the power to remove vets off of the register
