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The requirement to be open and honest, otherwise known as the duty of candour, is part of the standards of conduct, performance and ethics.

We are encouraging registrants to keep up-to-date with all information and guidance

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.

This document gives students on approved programmes information about our standards of conduct, performance and ethics.

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.

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.

Our registrants must treat service users, carers and colleagues with respect and dignity, and maintain appropriate professional boundaries.

Find details of the revised standards of conduct performance and ethics, and how they compare to the current standards.

Information about rejoining the Register after you have been removed following a fitness to practise case.  

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. 

We have developed a guide which sets out scenarios education providers may face when responding to workforce needs.