Make the care of our patient our first concern

Protect and promote the health of our patients

Provide a good standard of practice and care

Keep our professional knowledge and skills up to date

Recognize and work within the limits of our competence

Work with colleagues in the ways that best serve patients' interests

Treat patients as individuals and respect their dignity

Treat patients politely and considerately

Respect patients' right to confidentiality

Work in partnership with our patients

Listen to our patients and respond to their concerns and preferences

Give our patients the information they want or need in a way they can understand

Respect our patients' right to reach decisions with us about their treatment and care

Support our patients in caring for themselves to improve and maintain their health Be honest and open and act with integrity

We will never discriminate unfairly against patients or colleagues

And we will never abuse our patients' trust in us