HCPC

• Act in the best interest of patients​

  Not allow sex/religion to influence treatment, involve P's in decisions, not put them in harm ​
• Maintain records appropriately​

  If digital set a password, if physical lock away in cabinet, keep track of medication/therapies, detailed notes store chronologically, pseudonym in notes ​
• Practice and follow ethical guidelines​- confidentiality

  Confidentiality using pseudonym + locking notes, can break confidentiality if there is a risk of patient harming themselves/others, inform about side effects ​
• Ensure quality of practice​

  Act within limits of knowledge + skills, ask for others opinions, regular training ​
• Work + communicate effectively with others​

  Work as part of multidisciplinary team (patients, clinicians, therapists, social services, parents, police) communicate key aspects of triggers, symptoms+ treatments. ​