1 Professionalism & Regulatory Bodies

Where have you each been assigned a portfolio?

• In their email

• In their Google Classroom

• In their physical classroom

• In their school library

What is one of the characteristics required to be a health professional according to the learning outcome?

• Knowledge of multiple languages

• Patient-centred care and concepts of professionalism

• Ability to perform surgeries

• Financial management skills

What does it mean to be a professional?

• Having a high salary

• Wearing a uniform

• Exhibiting values, behaviours, and skills appropriate to the profession

• Working long hours

What is the purpose of the special knowledge and skills possessed by professionals?

• To gain personal wealth.

• To exercise these skills in the interest of others.

• To achieve fame and recognition.

• To dominate the market.

How many values are all NHS staff expected to demonstrate?

• Four

• Five

• Six

• Seven

Which of the following groups of staff are expected to demonstrate the NHS values?

• Only nurses and doctors

• Only consultants and scientists

• Only porters and secretaries

• All staff including porters, physiotherapists, nurses, paramedics, gardeners, secretaries, consultants, healthcare scientists, and phlebotomists

According to the NHS values, what comes first in everything the NHS does?

• Quality of care

• Patients

• Staff well-being

• Financial efficiency

What does the Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care (PSA) do?

• It provides medical care to patients.

• It helps to protect the public by regulating health and social care professionals.

• It offers financial support to healthcare organizations.

• It trains healthcare professionals.

Which organization oversees the 10 statutory bodies that regulate health professionals in the United Kingdom and social care in England?

• The PSA

• The NHS

• The BMA

• The GMC

Which council is responsible for regulating nurses and midwives in the UK?

• General Medical Council

• General Dental Council

• Nursing and Midwifery Council

• General Pharmaceutical Council