Standard 4

Question 1

What has changed in general standard 4?

Answer 1

Removed “be able to” so now reads “practise as an autonomous professional, exercising their own professional judgement”

Question 2

What has changed in Standard 4.1?

Answer 2

Addition of “and actions”, so reads “recognise they are personally responsible for and must be able to justify their decisions and actions

Question 3

How has standard 4.2 changed?

Answer 3

Removed “be able to” and “initiate solutions”

Reads “use their skills, knowledge, and experience and the information available to them, to make informed decisions and/ or take action where necessary.

Question 4

How has standard 4.3 changed?

Answer 4

Removed “be able to”. No other change

Question 5

How has standard 4.4 changed?

Answer 5

Removed “be able to” and added “where necessary”. Reads “make and receive appropriate referrals, where necessary”

Question 6

How does standard 4.5 now read?

Answer 6

Exercise personal initiative

Question 7

What has standard 4.6 changed?

Answer 7

Removed “be able to” so reads “demonstrate a logical and systematic approach to problem solving”

Question 8

How does standard 4.7 now read?

Answer 8

Use research, reasoning, and problem solving skills when determining appropriate actions

Question 9

How has standard. 4.8 changed?

Answer 9

Removed “importance of” to “need for”

Now reads understand the need for active participation in training, supervision and mentoring in supporting high standards of practice, and personal and professional conduct, and the importance of demonstrating this in practice”