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4.3. The practitioner should exercise their judgement:<br />

4.3.1. in accordance with what the reasonable medical practitioner in the<br />

particular branch of the profession would do; and<br />

4.3.2. with due regard for and consideration of the rights of others.<br />

4.4. The practitioner should be able to provide a rationally defensible explanation<br />

for any decision made, based on the criteria referred to in paragraph 5.3.<br />

5. Obligations regarding legal or disciplinary proceedings.<br />

5.1. Practitioners should be honest and trustworthy when giving evidence to courts or<br />

tribunals and that any evidence you give or documents you write or sign are not<br />

false or misleading.<br />

5.2. Practitioners should take reasonable steps to ensure that any information provided<br />

is accurate, reliable and complete.<br />

5.3. Practitioners should co-operate with formal inquiries and complaints procedures<br />

and must offer all relevant information while ensuring that the confidentiality of<br />

personal information is respected.<br />

5.4. Practitioner should make clear the limits of their competence and knowledge when<br />

giving evidence or acting as a witness.

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