How to Ensure a similar Mistake or Misconduct will not be repeated in Future

How to Ensure a similar Mistake or Misconduct will not be repeated in Future

• Why is Misconduct by a Clinician serious?- Patient Safety- Trust of Patients/clients

  – Trust of general public in the healthcare professions

  – Role of the Regulatory bodies – GMC, GDC, NMC, GPhC, Social Work England, HCPC

  – A breach of Professionalism

  – A breach of Justice

• How to Ensure that a similar Mistake or Misconduct will not be repeated in future:
  – Building and strengthening insight- Detailed and effective reflection- Courses, workshops

  – Support groups

  – Mentor

  – Appraisal

  – Embed the improvement in personality

  – Put mechanisms to avoid repetition

  – Keep revising and reminding yourself about the professional and ethical standards