There is, however, much in the NMC code about patient safety, as one would expect.
'8 Work co-operatively
To achieve this, you must:
8.1 respect the skills, expertise and contributions
of your colleagues, referring matters to them
when appropriate
8.2 maintain effective communication with colleagues
8.3 keep colleagues informed when you are sharing
the care of individuals with other health and care
professionals and staff
8.4 work with colleagues to evaluate the quality of
your work and that of the team
8.5 work with colleagues to preserve the safety of
those receiving care
8.6 share information to identify and reduce risk
8.7 be supportive of colleagues who are encountering
health or performance problems. However, this
support must never compromise or be at the
expense of patient or public safety'
And this:
'20.7 make sure you do not express your personal
beliefs (including political, religious or moral
beliefs) to people in an inappropriate way'