What information may be included in disciplinary publications?

The inclusion of a regulated member's personal information in disciplinary publications is correct as it serves to uphold transparency and accountability within professional practice. When a regulatory body takes disciplinary actions, publishing certain personal details — such as the member's name, qualifications, and the nature of the misconduct — is essential for informing the public about the actions taken against professionals who may violate standards of practice. This ensures that the public is aware of any potential risks associated with individuals who have faced disciplinary actions.

Maintaining public trust is a key function of regulatory oversight, and such disciplinary publications help to communicate the seriousness of breaches in conduct. However, care is taken to balance this disclosure with privacy considerations and the principle of proportionality in what is shared to avoid unnecessary harm.

Other options such as full disclosure of financial records, all internal committee discussions, and client feedback forms do not typically serve the same purpose in disciplinary contexts. Financial records may be considered confidential and irrelevant to the ethical issues at hand, internal discussions are usually privileged to protect the integrity of the decision-making process, and client feedback forms may not be included due to confidentiality and privacy concerns related to the clients themselves. Thus, the personal information of the regulated member is the most pertinent and appropriate content for public disclosure in disciplinary publications.