Using clinical evidence to make patient care-decisions. This practice encourages you to examine nursing practices and question whether the practice is still appropriate, and where necessary, change these practices so they are grounded in scientific research. (Lawson, 2005)

It is important to regularly evaluate your learning needs and to understand that our understanding of nursing must constantly change.

"raise and, if necessary, escalate any concerns you may have about patient or public safety, or the level of care people are receiving in your workplace or any other health and care setting and use the channels available to you in line with our guidance and your local working practices" (Nursing and Midwifery Code, 2018)

Duty of candour is the responsibility of all healthcare professionals. We have a duty to be honest with our patients when things go wrong and to apologise and take responsibility for the mistake. (Nursing and Midwifery Code, 2018)

"Use all complaints as a form of feedback and an opportunity for reflection and learning to improve practice" (Nursing and Midwifery Code 2018)

"Upholding the reputation of my profession at all times" (Nursing and Midwifery Code 2018)

Compassion is a fudamental aspect of patient care, in its absence, the patient may feel emotionally unsupported and undervalued. (Bramley & Matiti, 2014)

Allowing the patient to activiely participate in their plan of care