Code of conduct

Codes and guidelines

Code of conduct

What is the Code of conduct?

The shared Code of conduct (the code) applies to registered health practitioners in 12 professions. The code sets out National Boards’ expectations of professional behaviour and conduct for practitioners registered in these professions. By defining these expectations, the code supports good patient care within an ethical framework, helping to keep the public safe.

Practitioners have a professional responsibility to be familiar with and to apply the code.

Shared Code of conduct

Read and download the shared Code of conduct.

Read the code

Resources for health practitioners

Understanding the code and what it means in practice is important for health practitioners.

Here you will find information to help you understand and apply the code.

View resources for health practitioners

Resources for the public

Understanding the code helps the public know what to expect from their health practitioner.

Here you will find information to help you understand the code.

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Resources for chiropractors

Fact sheets

Health activities in a public setting

This fact sheet helps chiropractors in understanding the requirements of performing health activities in a public setting in a safe and responsible manner.

Duration and frequency of care

This fact sheet helps chiropractors in their clinical decision-making in respect to duration and frequency of care.

Chiropractic diagnostic imaging

This fact sheet helps chiropractors to carry out chiropractic diagnostic imaging procedures in a safe and responsible manner.

Webinar – Code of conduct

This webinar provides a background on how the revised Code was developed and information to assist you in understanding your practice obligations.