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Core values for psychiatrists
The College has adopted a framework of core values for psychiatrists at work:
- Communication: successful conveying or sharing of information, ideas and feelings
- Dignity: being worthy of respect
- Empathy: showing the ability to understand and share the feelings of another
- Fairness: treating people equally without favouritism or discrimination
- Honesty: truthful and sincere
- Humility: having a modest view of one’s importance
- Respect: due regard for the feelings, wishes or rights of others
- Trust: firm belief in the reliability, truth or ability of someone
Download College Report 204 - Core values for psychiatrists (PDF)