NHS values

Patients come first

A principle that emphasizes prioritizing the needs and well-being of patients in all actions.

Respect and dignity

Valuing every individual, understanding their aspirations and needs.

Commitment to quality of care

Earning patient trust by ensuring safety, effectiveness, and positive experiences.

Compassion

Responding to a person's distress or need with kindness and humanity.

Improving lives

Striving to enhance health, wellbeing, and experiences within the NHS.

Everyone counts

Maximizing resources for the community, ensuring inclusivity and no discrimination.

Duties of a doctor: knowledge, skills and development

Providing good practice, keeping skills current, and working within competence.

Patient partnership

Respecting patient dignity and supporting informed decisions.

Protecting personal information

Safeguarding patients' personal data from unauthorized disclosure.

Teamwork and safety

Collaborating with colleagues to prioritize patients' interests and safety.

Creating a positive culture

Promoting a fair, compassionate, and supportive working environment.

Honesty and integrity

Acting transparently and acknowledging errors when they occur.

Protecting public health

Promoting and safeguarding the health of both patients and the broader public.

Avoiding discrimination

Ensuring fair treatment without bias against patients or colleagues.

Trust in medical professionals

Maintaining the trust that patients place in healthcare providers.

What are the values of the GMC (General Medical Council)?

• Knowledge skills development

• Patients partnership communication

• Colleagues culture safety

• Trust an professionalism

What are the NHS values?

• working together for patients

• Respect and dignity

• Commitment to Q of care

• Compassion

• Improving lives

• Everyone counts