You should choose a scenario – this could be something you have read about, or an area of your clinical practice. It is important to remember that confidentiality must be maintained. Do not name hospitals/trusts etc
1. Demonstrate an awareness to link practice with current legal principles of care delivery and
impact of non-adherence
2. Establish and interpret the guidelines protecting the public within the context of fitness to
practice
3. Critically debate the role of the healthcare professional in relation to the decision-making
processes from a legal and ethical perspective
4. Demonstrate the ability to substantiate via critical debate the challenges of major ethical
decision frameworks within the context of professional practice
5. An understanding of the current ethical principles to healthcare practice and demonstrate
knowledge and an understanding of healthcare legislation that impacts on healthcare
6. An understanding and knowledge of current legal and ethical principles and their impact upon
healthcare practice
7. Give a statement that confidentiality has been maintained and reference NMC