THE GCC CODE

Principle A - you must put the interest of patients first

1. put patient needs/safety at center of their care

2. show respect, compassion and care for the patient, consider their needs/preferences, be honest and open

3. provide care based upon person centered approach, engage effectively with patient, enable and support patient in care, involve patient in decisions about their care, support and manage patient with complex of biological, social and psychological

4. respect patient privacy/dignity and right to choose who is present

5. treat patient fairly, respect culture

6. safeguard children and vulnerable adults (16 normally but WIOC is 18)

principle B - ensure safety and quality in clinical practice

1. protect patients, maintain safety by preventing harm before it occurs

2. act promptly/appropriately if concerns for patient and record what you did

3. practice safe, hygienic environment, identifying control risk, all equipment safe and meets standards with first aid

4. recognize safety incidents that risk safety of patient or another person, report incidents to learn from them through suitable safety system

5. promote accessible healthcare for all patients and recognize how this can be supported

6. collect, evaluate and use feedback/data about quality of care of patients to improve practice

principle C - must act with honesty, integrity and maintain highest standards of professional and personal conduct

1. look after your health and seek support when necessary, must protect others from harm caused by your health, conduct or performance

2. seek appropriate advice if you have concerns about your own health, character, behavior etc which may compromise safety of patients or damage your reputation

3. have insurance for full scope of your own individual practice, make it clear you are employed with the GCC

principle D - you must provide a good standard of care and professional practice

1. take and record a thorough case history for patient

2. find out patients goals for their care, establish planned health outcomes using recognized outcome measures

3. with consent carry out physical exam, prioritizing best evidence that is available at the time, explain and record results of exam

4. valid consent before diagnostic investigation with patient interests and health put first to minimize risks

principle E - establish and maintain clear professional boundaries

1. recognize power imbalances, not abuse position of power/trust, don’t cross any professional boundaries

2. ensure you/colleagues treat all patients, careers etc with respect and dignity

3. explain and obtain consent if clothing needs to be removed, respect their privacy to change and offer a gown

4. consider need for chaperone if possible offer chaperone and record when offered or if vulnerable

principle F - obtain appropriate valid consent

1. give necessary accurate, relevant and clear info in format accessible to them so they can make informed decisions about their health

2. give due regarding capacity of patient to give valid, consent, considering capacity may change overtime

3. ensure patient consent is voluntarily gien

4. obtain and record valid consent from PT before care, research, recording or disclosing identified Info about them

principle G - communicate professionally properly and effectively

1. take steps to understand, meet language communication needs/preferences of patient

2. communicate info clearly, sensitively and effectively, use language to enhance care of patient

3. have easy to understand info for patient on fees, charging policies and how to complain including changing their mind about care

4. communicate with other professionals in interest of meeting patients health and care, needs and goals

5. tell patient who is responsible for their care if arranging other care be clear if person is registered with UK health regulator

principle H - foster collaborative health care, effective professional relationships and safe, supportive workplace practice

1. collaborate appropriately and effectively with other professionals

2. delegate tasks or duties only if safe and appropriate to do so, must ensure person you delegate is qualified, competent/supervised if needed

3. demonstrate effective team working and professional interpersonal relationship as required by your role, including contributing to improvement of healthcare services

4. demonstrate leadership appropriate to your role

principle I - maintain, develop and work within your professional knowledge and skills

1. engage in reflective practice, seeking feedback and anlaysing info about your practice and care you provide

2. adapt/improve your practice considering new developments, technologies and evidence from research

3. seek critically appraising evidence, you must integrate findings of best quality of evidence available at the time

4. maintain/develop your competence and performance taking part in relevant and regular learning and professional development activities, competent in all aspects of your work

Principle J - maintain and protect info about patients

1. adapt to technology, including date sharing, media sharing/social media

2. be accountable for patient records up to date and legible/attributable, records must represent each interaction with patient

3. store records safely and securely so they remain in good condition

4. have documented arrangements in place to protect or transfer patient records