A. Communication and patient partnership
This theme sets out the standards relating to communication, the formation of effective patient partnerships, and consent.
The Osteopathic Practice Standards set out the standards of conduct, ethics and competence required of osteopaths to ensure high-quality care for patients.
B. Knowledge, skills and performance
All osteopaths must have the knowledge and skills to support their practice as primary healthcare professionals, and must maintain and develop these throughout their careers.
C. Safety and quality in practice
Osteopaths must deliver high-quality and safe healthcare to patients. This theme sets out the standards in relation to the delivery of care.
D. Professionalism
Osteopaths must act with honesty and integrity and uphold high standards of professional and personal conduct to ensure public trust and confidence in the profession.