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Maintaining an ethical approach to practise

This competency is about practising ethically with integrity and a respect for diversity.

Insufficient Evidence

From the available evidence, the doctor’s performance cannot be placed on a higher point of this developmental scale.

Needs Further Development

Observes the professional codes of practice, showing awareness of their own values, attitudes and ethics and how these might influence professional behaviour.

Competent

Identifies and discusses ethical conflicts in clinical practice.

Excellent

Anticipates and avoids situations where personal and professional interests might be brought into conflict.

Treats patients, colleagues and others equitably and with respect for their beliefs, preferences, dignity and rights.

Recognises and takes action to address prejudice, oppression and unfair discrimination within the self, other individuals and within systems.

Actively promotes equality of opportunity for patients to access health care and for individuals to achieve their potential.

Recognises that people are different and does not discriminate against them because of those differences.

Values diversity by harnessing differences between people for the benefit of practice and patients alike.