Understanding the self-declaration of good health and good character

What are ‘good health’ and ‘good character’? How do they relate to fitness to practise? Student nurses and midwifes need to understand these requirements and their implications. Each year student nurses and midwives are asked to self-declare their ‘good health’ and ‘good character’. Does this mean that you need to be in perfect health to become a nurse or midwife? How can you prove your ‘good character’? This article explains what ‘good health’ and ‘good character’ mean for health professionals, what issues can arise and what the consequences can be in terms of fitness to practise.