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Code of Conduct

What is the Code of Conduct?

These are the principles guiding behaviour between colleagues, staff and those receiving care through health services or those providing services to Queensland Health.  As a student learning to become a competent health professional, you need to be aware of this code and abide by it when on placement in a Queensland Health facility.

To Whom Does The Code Apply?

The code of conduct applies to:
" all permanent, temporary, full time, part time and casual staff of Queensland Health; and every student, volunteer, contractor, consultant, or other person who exercises power, controls resources for, or on behalf of, Queensland Health."

Principles of Ethical Behaviour

• Respect for the law and system of government
• Respect for people: Employees should treat members of the public and public officials honestly, fairly and with proper regard for their rights and obligations. They should also act responsibly in performing official duties.
• Integrity: Employees should recognise that public office involves a public trust.
• Diligence: Employees should exercise diligence, care and attention and aim for high standards of public admission and health care.
• Economy and efficiency: Employees must ensure that public resources are not wasted, abused or used improperly or extravagantly.

To view the Queensland Health Code of Conduct go to http://www.health.qld.gov.au/about_qhealth/cc.asp (Print version 935kb) (Web version 497kb)