PLAB 2 GMC Good Medical Practice & Professional Standards

Question 1

A junior doctor notices that a consultant colleague regularly arrives to ward rounds smelling of alcohol and appearing unsteady. What is the most appropriate first action?

Accepted Answer

Report the concern to your clinical supervisor or the medical director

Answer

GMC Good Medical Practice requires doctors to raise concerns about a colleague whose conduct, performance or health may be putting patients at risk, and the appropriate channel is through your supervisor or medical director.

Question 2

Under GMC Good Medical Practice, which of the following best describes the duty of candour?

Accepted Answer

Doctors must tell patients about any mistake that has caused or may cause harm, apologise, and explain what will be done to prevent recurrence

Answer

The professional duty of candour, set out in GMC guidance, requires doctors to be open and honest when something has gone wrong that has caused or could cause patient harm.

Question 3

A GP is treating a patient who is also a close friend. The patient requests a prescription for a controlled drug for pain relief after a minor procedure. What is the most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Decline to prescribe and arrange for the patient to be seen by another doctor

Answer

GMC guidance advises that wherever possible you should avoid treating those with whom you have a close personal relationship, especially when prescribing controlled drugs, to maintain objectivity and professional boundaries.

Question 4

According to GMC guidance, what is a doctor's responsibility regarding maintaining their medical knowledge and skills?

Accepted Answer

Doctors must keep their knowledge and skills up to date throughout their careers and participate in continuing professional development

Answer

GMC Good Medical Practice places a clear professional obligation on all doctors to keep their knowledge and skills up to date and to participate in continuing medical education throughout their careers.

Question 5

A doctor receives a gift of significant value from a patient who is grateful for their care. What is the most appropriate response?

Accepted Answer

Decline the gift politely, explaining that accepting gifts of significant value is not consistent with professional boundaries

Answer

GMC guidance states that you must not ask for or accept gifts, loans or other benefits that could be seen to affect your professional judgement, and significant gifts should be declined to maintain trust.

PLAB 2 Practice Test

PLAB 2 Practice Test

PLAB 2 GMC Good Medical Practice & Professional Standards