Fitness to Practise Issues Contextualised
Code of Conduct for Pharmacy Students: Fitness to Practise Case Study Examples
Please refer to the following web site for Fitness to Practise case study examples: http://www.pharmacyregulation.org/
Fitness to practise issues can include:
| Criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands or penalty notice of disorder (PND) or equivalent, relating to theft; financial fraud; possession of illegal substances; creating or obtaining child pornography; child abuse or any other abuse. |
| Academic misconduct (plagiarism; conclusion and cheating) |
| Drug or alcohol misuse: driving with excess alcohol or under the influence of drugs; alcohol consumption that affects work or the work environment; misusing therapeutic or illicit drugs; possessing or dealing illicit drugs; even if there are no legal proceedings. |
| Persistent Inappropriate or unprofessional behaviour or attitudes - lack of commitment to academic work; neglect of administrative tasks; poor time management; infrequent or non-attendance; poor-communication; failure to accept or follow educational advice; failure to follow health and safety requirements; or failure to follow the rules and regulations of the School and/or University. |
| Dishonesty or fraud including dishonesty outside the professional role: falsifying research; falsifying qualifications; misrepresentation; financial fraud fraudulent CVs or other documents or student signing in for other students to misrepresent attendance. |
| Unprofessional behaviour or attitudes: breach of confidentiality; sexual racial or other forms of harassment; failure to observe appropriate boundaries in behaviour; persistent rudeness; bullying; unlawful discrimination. |
| Heath concerns and lack of insight or management of these concerns: failure to seek appropriate medical treatment or other support; failure to follow medical advice or care plans; including monitoring and reviews; in relation to maintaining fitness to practise; failure to recognise limits and abilities or lack of insight into health concerns; treatment-resistant conditions; which might impair fitness to practise. |
The above list is not exhaustive.
