Ethics

As a student you may come across ethical issues in teaching and practice learning. You will gain a broader understanding of ethical issues throughout your programme of study. If a specific issue arises, you are advised to discuss this with your supervisor.

If concerns arise about care delivery during a practice experience, you should follow the Raising and Escalating Concerns policy.

Breach of confidentiality

Students of nursing, midwifery, health and social care learn in classroom and clinical settings as well as other appropriate locations. It is inevitable that the assignments that students write will sometimes require them to draw on the experiences they have gained on placements or within work settings.

In drawing on these experiences however, all professionals and students of nursing, midwifery, health and social care have a duty to maintain confidentiality. It is important that details are not disclosed that could lead to the identification of particular individuals, families/significant others or places as this would constitute a breach of confidentiality.