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Bringing profession into disrepute / inappropriate comments on social media

Case study: A paramedic self-referred after he posted inappropriate comments on social media, which caused his employer to suspend him.

Breach of confidentiality

Case study: An occupational therapist's employer raised concerns with us after the registrant left a notepad containing confidential information, pertaining to a number of service users, at the home address of a service user.

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.

Failure to maintain adequate records

Case study: A dietitian’s employer raised concerns about their clinical practice and conduct, following a number of incidents relating to six different service users.

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.

Change of name

You can use your online account to request that your name is changed on the HCPC Register

Standards in practice: how to report concerns about safety

Taking action when you have concerns is an important part of professional practice, but sometimes it’s difficult to know how to raise concerns appropriately.

An update on our Advanced practice project

An update from Helen Gough, podiatrist and HCPC Council member leading the Expert Reference Group as part of our Advanced practice project. 

Using social media

Case study about using all forms of communication appropriately and responsibly, including social media and networking websites

Being open when things go wrong

Case study on being open and honest if something has gone wrong in any care, treatment or other services they have provided