RCVS Code of Professional Conduct for VNs

Question 1

what are the 5 principles of practice?

Answer 1

• professional competence
• honesty and integrity
• independence and impartiality
• client confidentiality and trust
• professional accountability

Question 2

VNs and the RCVS

Answer 2

• must provide RCVS with their CPD and PSP records
• must be entered onto the register of VNs
• must comply with reasonable requests from the RCVS

Question 3

VNs and the public

Answer 3

• must seek to ensure the protection of public health, animal health, welfare and the environment
• must report facts and opinions honestly
• must not engage in any behaviour that would be likely to bring the profession into disrepute

Question 4

VNs and the veterinary team

Answer 4

• must work with others in the team to coordinate the care of animals
• must ensure tasks are delegated only to those with appropriate competence and registration
• must not impede professional colleagues seeking to comply with legislation and RCVS codes

Question 5

VNs and the profession

Answer 5

• must takes steps to address adverse physical or mental health
• must continue CPD
• must ensure all their professional activities are covered by professional indemnity insurance

Question 6

VNs and clients

Answer 6

• must be open and honest and respect their decisions
• must provide independent and impartial advice
• must provide appropriate info to clients
• ensure informed consent is obtained
• must keep clear, accurate and detailed clinical nursing and client records
• must disclose info about a client or their animal to a third party

Question 7

VNs and animals

Answer 7

• must make animal welfare and health their first consideration
• keep within their own area of competence
• must supply and administer meds responsibly
• must provide emergency first aid and pain relief according to their skills and the situation