Pyne R
Mod Midwife. 1994 Sep;4(9):15-7.
The UKCC Code of Professional Conduct provides registered nurses, midwives and health visitors with an extended definition of the phrase 'professional accountability'. It emphasises the primacy of the interests of patients and clients. It is essential that the professions maintain a good standing and reputation in order that the trust and confidence of the public are maintained. 'As a registered nurse, midwife or health visitor, you are personally accountable for your practice...' Accountability is not an optional extra-you cannot choose to be accountable for some aspects of your practice but not others.
《英国中央护理、助产与健康访视委员会职业行为准则》为注册护士、助产士和健康访视员提供了“职业问责制”这一短语的扩展定义。它强调患者和客户利益的首要地位。这些职业保持良好的声誉至关重要，以便维护公众的信任。“作为注册护士、助产士或健康访视员，你要为自己的执业行为个人负责……”问责制并非可有可无——你不能只选择为执业行为的某些方面负责，而不为其他方面负责。
