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Inappropriate relationship with patient
Case study: A psychologist’s employer raised concerns that the registrant had taken a service user on a trip involving an overnight stay in a shared hotel room, bought the service user alcohol and appeared to be under the influence of alcohol in the presence of the service user.
Being open and honest when things go wrong
The requirement to be open and honest, otherwise known as the duty of candour, is part of the standards of conduct, performance and ethics.
Unsafe clinical practice
Case study: A biomedical scientist’s employer raised concerns following an incident where the registrant failed to follow procedure. When processing samples, the registrant failed to prevent contamination, which led to inaccurate results.
Maintaining professional boundaries
As a registered professional, it is your responsibility to maintain appropriate professional boundaries with service users, carers and colleagues.
HCPC fitness to practise annual report 2023-24
This annual report provides an account of our work investigating fitness to practise (FTP) concerns raised with us across the 15 professions we regulate.
Employer hub
Everything you need to support your employees, whether you’re looking for information on the registration process or events to connect with us
Members of the public
Information, guidance and support for those who use the services of HCPC registrants
Disclosing information with consent
In most cases, you will need to make sure you have consent from the service user before you disclose or share any identifiable information
Failure to maintain adequate records
Case study: An occupational therapist’s employer raised concerns relating to their clinical practice and conduct, following a number of incidents relating to nine different cases.
Recognising and acting on sexual misconduct
Our registrants must treat service users, carers and colleagues with respect and dignity, and maintain appropriate professional boundaries.
Restoration of title
Information about rejoining the Register after you have been removed following a fitness to practise case.
Supervision, leadership and culture
Working in partnership with colleagues, effective supervision and leadership are integral to the delivery of healthcare
Applicants with convictions
How to consider applicants with convictions or cautions and make decisions regarding their suitability for registration and ability to provide a professional service for the public.