Principles of ethical behaviour for all clinical teachers, including those who may not be engaged directly in clinical practice:
- Consider first the well-being of the patient
- Honour your profession and its traditions
- Recognize your limitations and the special skills of others in the prevention and treatment of disease
- Protect the patient’s secrets (confidences)
- Teach and be taught
- Remember that integrity and professional ability should be your best advertisement
- Be responsible in setting a value on your services