Professionalism

Question 1

The first principle of practice in the code of conduct

Answer 1

Professional competence- duty to maintain competence in domain

Question 2

The second principle of practice

Answer 2

Honesty and integrity- duty to tell the truth and always do the right thing

Question 3

The third principle of practice

Answer 3

Independence and impartiality- be independent and not be swayed by other factors

Question 4

The 4th principle of practice

Answer 4

Client confidentiality and trust

Question 5

The 5th principle of practice

Answer 5

Professional accountability

Question 6

Professional competence examples

Answer 6

Carrying out CPD in an area of practice you know that your skills needs furthering in

Question 7

Honesty and integrity example

Answer 7

Refusing to yield to the demands of a client

Question 8

Independence and impartiality examples

Answer 8

Not recommending a particular pharmaceutical company due to personal bias

Question 9

Client confidentiality example

Answer 9

Not engaging with gossip

Question 10

Professional accountability example

Answer 10

Setting reminders to call a client back about lab results

Question 11

What are the 6 responsibilities towards as a vet?

Answer 11

Animals, clients, profession, veterinary team, RCVS and the public

Question 12

What is the first consideration when attending to animals?

Answer 12

Animal health and welfare

Question 13

What remains us able to self regulate

Answer 13

Sensitive to issues in our profession, pro active in dealing with then, transparent with what we do

Question 14

Vetlife

Answer 14

Confidential help for vets, offers a helpline

Question 15

Professionalism

Answer 15

Behaviour, governed by the code of conduct RCVS

Question 16

Autonomy

Answer 16

Respect for patient/ client autonomy is fundamental for medical ethics

Question 17

Paternalism

Answer 17

Interference with autonomy with the intent of rooting good

Question 18

7 pillars of professionalism

Answer 18

Excellence. Humanism, accountability, communication , competence , ethical and legal understanding, altruism

Question 19

Altruism

Answer 19

In the face of a vulnerable individual, a member acts in the interest of the client

Question 20

What are the 4 C’s of certification?

Answer 20

Caution, Clarity, Certainty and Challenge

Question 21

What could potentially be missing from a vaccination card?

Answer 21

Client details, Puppy identification

Question 22

What is a certificate?

Answer 22

A certificate is a written statement made with authority; the authority in this case coming from the veterinarian’s professional status.

Question 23

What is the RCVS?

Answer 23

Established in 1844 by Royal Charter to be the governing body of the veterinary
profession.

Question 24

What is the BVA?

Answer 24

Manages the interests of the veterinary profession
Publishes Vet Record and In Practice

Question 25

What is the VDS?

Answer 25

Insures against professional negligence
* RCVS states members must have indemnity insurance

Question 26

What is the Animal and Plant Heath Agency ?

Answer 26

Protects health and welfare of animals and general
public

Question 27

What is Veterinary Medicines Directorate?

Answer 27

Protects animal health by insuring safety, quality and efficacy of animal
medicines

Question 28

What is VetLife?

Answer 28

Independent confidential help for Vets, Vet Students, Nurses and
other clinical staff
* Offers a helpline

Question 29

What does the RCVS do?

Answer 29

Investigates complaints, has the power to remove vets off of the register