Summary
Contents
For those developing or enhancing their knowledge and skills in education and mentorship in healthcare, this book is a guide to the key theories, issues, and practical considerations involved in healthcare education in the 21st century. It is aimed at those studying to be educators in both academic and practice settings, as well as supporting the continuing professional development of more experienced lecturers and practice educators. The book can be used as a reference source, a platform for further study and an essential text. The book comprises 40 succinct chapters each covering a topic and featuring a definition of the concept, key points, discussion of the main issues, a case study to illustrate the application to practice, and suggestions for further reading.
Professional Accountability
Professional Accountability
Definition
Accountability means being answerable for one's decisions and actions, and being answerable requires being able to explain and justify a decision when called upon to do so (that is, giving an account of one's actions). There are different types of accountability. There is professional accountability, whereby healthcare practitioners are accountable to their statutory bodies, for example the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) or the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). Being personally accountable involves the interaction between the professional and the patient/client, who can bring a civil claim that may result in a finding of negligence against the professional and payment of compensation. Professional educators are contractually accountable to their employer for their actions, their use of resources and the reputation ...