Pictured at RCSI Charter Day at the launch of a Code of Practice for Surgeons, developed by RCSI were (L-R) Professor Sean Tierney, Dean of Professional Development and Practice and Professor John Hyland, RCSI President with Ms Camilla Carroll and Mr Joe O’Beirne, members of the Professional Development and Practice Committee. The Code aims to consolidate the national guidelines which surgeons are obliged to follow. It also provides guidance on how a surgeon should deal with a situation where they feel their ability to meet their professional responsibilities is compromised.