key documents

Question 1

structure of the NHS constitution

Answer 1

• introduction
• principles that guide the NHS
• NHS values
• patients and the public: rights + NHS pledges to you
• patients and the public: responsibilities
• staff: rights + the NHS pledges to you
• staff: responsibilities

Question 2

NHS constitution principles that guide the NHS

Answer 2

1. NHS provides a comprehensive service, available to all
2. access to NHS services is based on clinical need, not an individuals ability to pay
3. the NHS aspires to the highest standards of excellence and professionalism
4. patient will be at the heart of everything the NHS does
5. the NHS works across organisational boundaries
6. the NHS is committed to providing best value for taxpayers money
7. the NHS is accountable to the public, communities, and patients that it serves

Question 3

NHS constitution NHS values

Answer 3

• work together for patients
• respect + dignity
• commitment to quality of care
• compassion
• improving lives
• everyone counts

Question 4

NHS constitution patients and public: rights + NHS pledges to you

Answer 4

• access to healthcare
• quality of care and environment
• nationally approved treatments, drugs + programmes
• respect, consent + confidentiality
• informed choice
• involvement in your healthcare + the NHS
• complaint + redress

Question 5

structure of “Achieving good medical practice: guidance for medical students”

Answer 5

• the duties of doctors registered with the General Medical Council
• domain 1: knowledge, skills, + development
• domain 2: patients, partnership, + communication
• domain 3: colleagues culture + safety
• domain 4: trust and professionalism
• professionalism - key areas of concern
• annexe: professionalism and fitness to practice processes in medical school

Question 6

the duties of doctors registered with the general medical council

Answer 6

• knowledge, skills, + development
• patients, partnership + communication
• colleagues culture + safety
• trust and professionalism

Question 7

professionalism - key areas for concern

Answer 7

• cheating or plagiarism
• dishonesty or fraud
• misconduct and health conditions relating to drug or alcohol use
• aggressive, violent or threatening behaviour
• failing to demonstrate good medical practice
• persistent inappropriate attitude or behaviour
• any caution or conviction