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