9 Principles of the GDC

Question 1

what is principle 1

Answer 1

Patients Interests First

Question 2

what is principle 2

Answer 2

Communicate Effectively with Patients

Question 3

what is principle 3

Answer 3

Obtain Valid Consent

Question 4

what is principle 4

Answer 4

Maintain and Protect Patients Information

Question 5

what is principle 5

Answer 5

Have and Clear and Effective Complaints Procedure

Question 6

what is principle 6

Answer 6

Work with Colleagues in a Way that Serves the Interests of Patients

Question 7

what is principle 7

Answer 7

Maintain, Develop and Work Within your Professional Knowledge and Skills

Question 8

what is principle 8

Answer 8

Raise Concerns if Patients are at Risk

Question 9

what is principle 9

Answer 9

Make Sure Your Personal Behaviour Maintains Confidence in You and The Dental Profession

Question 10

what are the main points of principle 1 - Patients Interests First

Answer 10

listen
dignity and respect
honest and act with integrity
take holistic and preventative approach
treat in hygienic and safe environment
put their interests first over the business
find out about laws affecting your work

Question 11

what are the main points of principle 2 - Communicate Effectively with Patients

Answer 11

give time to consider and listen
promote patient responsibilities in decision making
give information that they need in a way that they can understand
clear information about costs

Question 12

what are the main points of principle 3 - Obtain Valid Consent

Answer 12

obtain valid consent before treatment
explain all relevant options and costs
ensure they understand the decisions
make sure consent remains valid throughout treatment

Question 13

what are the main points of principle 4 - Maintain and Protect Patients Information

Answer 13

make and keep contemporaneous notes
protect confidentiality, only use information for set purposes
release information in exceptional circumstances
ensure patients can access their notes
keep patient information secure at all times

Question 14

what are the main points of principle 5 - Have a Clear and Effective Complaints Procedure

Answer 14

make sure there is an effective complaints procedure
respect a patients right to complain
give patients who complain a prompt and constructive response

Question 15

what are the main points of principle 6 - Work with Colleagues in a Way that Serves the Interests of Patients

Answer 15

work effectively
good teamwork
be appropriately supported when treating patients
delegate and refer appropriately
only accept referral if you are competent
communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues
effective management and leadership skills

Question 16

what are the main points of principle 7 - Maintain, Develop and Work Within your Professional Knowledge and Skills

Answer 16

provide care based on current evidence and guidance
work within your knowledge, skills, abilities
update your professional knowledge throughout working life

Question 17

what are the main points of principle 8 - Raise Concerns if Patients Are At Risk

Answer 17

always put patients safety first
act promptly if patients or colleagues are at risk
encourage and support a culture where staff can raise concerns openly
make sure there is an effective procedure in place for raising concerns
take appropriate action if you have concerns over the possible abuse of children or vulnerable adults

Question 18

what are the main points of principle 9 - Make Sure Your Personal Behaviour Maintains Patients Confidence in You and The Dental Profession

Answer 18

your conduct at work and in personal life justifies patient trust in you and in the dental profession
inform the GDC if you are subject to criminal proceedings
cooperate with any relevant formal or informal inquiry
give full and truthful information