MSRA Professional Standards and Ethics 3

Question 1

You are concerned that your own health condition may be affecting your clinical performance. What does GMC guidance require?

Accepted Answer

Seek medical advice and take action to protect patients

Answer

GMC Good Medical Practice requires doctors to recognise when their health may be affecting their work and to seek appropriate advice.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a significant event analysis (SEA) in general practice?

Accepted Answer

To learn from incidents and improve patient safety systems

Answer

SEA is a reflective process aimed at identifying learning and system improvements rather than attributing individual blame.

Question 3

A patient lacks capacity and has no advance directive. Decisions should be made in their:

Accepted Answer

Best interests, involving those close to them where possible

Answer

When a patient lacks capacity and has no advance directive, clinicians must act in their best interests, consulting relevant others as part of the process.

Question 4

A pharmaceutical company offers you a paid speaking engagement that promotes one of their drugs. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Declare any interest and only accept if the content is evidence-based and independent

Answer

Conflicts of interest involving industry must be declared and managed; involvement is acceptable only when clinical independence is maintained.

Question 5

During a consultation you suspect a patient is a victim of domestic abuse. They deny any abuse is occurring. What is the best response?

Accepted Answer

Provide information about support services and ensure they know how to access help

Answer

Patients should be given information about available support while their autonomy and confidentiality are respected unless there is immediate risk.

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MSRA Professional Standards and Ethics 3