MSRA Professional Standards and Ethics 2

Question 1

A patient with capacity refuses a blood transfusion on religious grounds. They are bleeding heavily post-surgery. What is the most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Respect the refusal and manage without transfusion

Answer

A competent adult's refusal of treatment must be respected even if the decision may result in their death.

Question 2

You discover a colleague has been falsifying patient documentation. What is your first step?

Accepted Answer

Raise concerns with your supervisor or designated lead

Answer

Concerns about patient safety from a colleague's misconduct should first be raised through appropriate internal channels such as a supervisor or clinical lead.

Question 3

A 15-year-old presents requesting contraception and asks you not to inform her parents. She demonstrates clear understanding of her choices. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Provide contraception confidentially if she is Gillick competent

Answer

A young person who is Gillick competent can consent to contraceptive advice and treatment without parental knowledge.

Question 4

Which best describes the principle of non-maleficence in clinical practice?

Accepted Answer

Avoiding actions that cause unnecessary harm to the patient

Answer

Non-maleficence requires clinicians to avoid causing unnecessary harm, forming one of the four pillars of medical ethics.

Question 5

A consultant asks you to sign off on a procedure you did not witness and did not perform. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Decline to sign as it would be dishonest documentation

Answer

Signing documentation for procedures you did not perform or witness is dishonest and contravenes GMC guidance on probity.

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MSRA Professional Standards and Ethics 2