Codes of Practice and Ethics

You can read the ANP Code of Practice and Ethics here or go to the bottom of the page to download a copy.

 

 

Code of Ethics

Principles that must underpin the work of the Professional Notetaker:

   * Act justly and fairly towards other people                                    * Do no harm

   * Recognise the personal choices another person makes          * Be honest

Codes of Practice

 Issues of professional competence, practice and procedure:

1]    Notetakers will always show respect for the people they work for and not     

         discriminate.

 2]    Notetakers will keep all information strictly confidential and in line with current

          legislation.

 3]    Notetakers have the right to only accept assignments that they feel they have

          sufficient skill and experience to undertake.

 4]    Notetakers will provide the best notes possible whilst continuing to develop

           their skills.

 5]   The notes are the property of the clients/beneficiary(ies) for whom they were

          taken.

 6]    Notetakers will endeavour to take down information accurately, remembering

          they are not responsible for what is said - only for conveying the

        information through the notes.

 7]    Notetakers will not offer their advice or opinion on anything discussed by

          people in the room at an assignment

 8]    Notetakers will be punctual, preferably arriving before the specified time to

          ensure the assignment is efficiently and professionally managed.

 9]    Notetakers will not accept an assignment in a situation or for a subject on

           which their impartiality could be seriously questioned.

10]   Notetakers have the right to refuse an assignment without giving a reason

11]   An assignment once accepted will not be cancelled without giving a reason

12]   If cancellation is unavoidable at short notice, where appropriate, the

           notetaker will seek a qualified replacement of equivalent skill.

13]   Notetakers will dress and act appropriately in all situations.

14]   Notetakers will request payment in a professional manner.

15]   Notetakers will be aware of the laws pertaining to their professional activities

           and Notetakers their professional relationship with their client.

 

  Click here to download a copy of ANP's Code of Practice and Ethics.