### Question
What is the definition of professional conduct or competence?


### Answer
The definition of **professional conduct or competence** is as follows in *38 U.S.C. § 7422*:

> any of the following:


(1) Direct patient care

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 7422*
  - Heading: **PART V-BOARDS, ADMINISTRATIONS, AND SERVICES > CHAPTER 74-VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION&mdash;PERSONNEL > SUBCHAPTER II-COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AND PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION**

