MSRA Industry Regulations 2

Question 1

Under the Mental Capacity Act 2005, which principle must be applied before concluding that a patient lacks capacity?

Accepted Answer

Assume the patient has capacity unless proven otherwise

Answer

The MCA 2005 starts from the presumption of capacity; this must be rebutted by evidence before any finding of incapacity.

Question 2

A patient discloses during consultation that they are planning to seriously harm a named third party. Which framework most directly governs the clinician's duty to disclose this information?

Accepted Answer

GMC Confidentiality guidance on serious harm to others

Answer

GMC confidentiality guidance explicitly permits disclosure without consent when there is a serious and credible risk of harm to an identifiable third party.

Question 3

Which body is primarily responsible for setting and monitoring standards for postgraduate medical training in the UK?

Accepted Answer

General Medical Council (GMC)

Answer

The GMC sets standards for postgraduate medical education and training and quality-assures programmes across the UK.

Question 4

A doctor prescribes a controlled drug for a patient. Under the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001 (Schedule 2), which detail is NOT legally required on the prescription?

Accepted Answer

The patient's date of birth

Answer

Schedule 2 CD prescriptions require name and address of the patient, drug details, dose, total quantity in words and figures, and prescriber's signature — date of birth is not a legal requirement.

Question 5

The Equality Act 2010 places a 'reasonable adjustments' duty on NHS employers. Which characteristic triggers this specific duty for an employee?

Accepted Answer

Disability only

Answer

The duty to make reasonable adjustments applies specifically to disability under the Equality Act 2010, not to all protected characteristics.

(MSRA) Multi-Specialty Recruitment Assessment Practice Test

(MSRA) Multi-Specialty Recruitment Assessment Practice Test

MSRA Industry Regulations 2