Code of Conduct

Contents

Purpose of the Code
Competencies
Registration
Medical Indemnity Insurance
Advertising and Marketing
Patient Consultation and Assessment
Non-Medical Staff Working with/for the Member
Fees
"Cooling off Period"
Constent
1. The Consent Process
2. Consent for treatment of those under 18
Documentation
Investigations
Members' Responsibilities with Respect to Facilities in which they Work and Other Staff with whom they work
Safe Timing of Proecdures
Post-Operative Follow-up
1. Arrangements for out of hours and emergency cover
2. Expectations of Member's behaviour if a 'complication' or un-favourable result occurs
Surgeons Who Travel Long Distance to provide Treatment
Audit and Quality Assurance
1. Risk Analysis
2. BAAPS Aduit
Members who have Relationships with Device Manufacturers, Distributors or the Pharmaceutical Industry
Use of the BAAPS logo
Mandatory Notifications
Compliance
Complaints made to BAAPS about Members
Conflicts of Interest

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