Ethical guidance for doctors.
1 So writes Richard Horton, editor of the Lancet and the prime author of a report on medical professionalism from a working party of the Royal College of Physicians. Medical professionalism can essentially be defined as a set of values, behaviours, and relationships.1 Specifically, this includes integrity, compassion, altruism, continuous improvement, excellence, and working in partnership with members of the wider healthcare team.1 The Code speaks to the profession and members of the public about the … It says that as a good doctor you will: make the care of your patient your first concern ; be competent and keep your professional knowledge and skills up to date; take prompt action if you think patient safety is being compromised 2 `Medical professionalism... underpins the trust the public has in its doctors', and yet it `is under broad attack'.

`Professionalism is medicine's most precious commodity.' Professionalism in action 1-6; Domain 1 - Knowledge skills and performance 7-21. It is intended that teachers should be mindful of the Code when making judgements within and outwith the classroom. Professionalism in medicine is attracting increasing attention from students, doctors, and the media. Develop and maintain your professional performance 7-13; Apply knowledge and experience to practice 14-18; Record your work clearly, accurately and legibly 19-21; Domain 2 - Safety and quality 22-30.
Medical schools and universities must have a process to identify and deal with students whose fitness to practise may be impaired. Contribute to and comply with systems to protect patients 22-23 Professional behaviour and fitness to practise Fitness to practise is a part of how medical schools help their students become excellent professionals. We recognise that this is a difficult and worrying for doctors and we’re regularly updating our advice for doctors on Covid-19 as the situation develops.. Our 32 pieces of ethical guidance, set out in 11 categories, provide a framework for …

The Code cannot address every possible circumstance in which teachers might find themselves. Good medical practice describes what it means to be a good doctor. The Code of Professionalism and Conduct (CoPAC) sets out key principles and values for registered teachers in Scotland.