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Ethical and legal Issues

Ethical and legal Issues. Mike Francis. This symbol in the BNF means: The drug is less suitable for prescribing The drug is not prescribable on the NHS Any adverse reactions should be reported to the MHRA as the drug is new The drug is not suitable for children.

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Ethical and legal Issues

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  1. Ethical and legal Issues Mike Francis

  2. This symbol in the BNF means: The drug is less suitable for prescribing The drug is not prescribable on the NHS Any adverse reactions should be reported to the MHRA as the drug is new The drug is not suitable for children

  3. Which of the following patients would be legal to drive? A patient 3 weeks after a TIA A patient who had a psychotic episode 8 weeks ago and is now well. A patient with bilateral severe cataracts who can read a numberplate at 10 metres and has 6/30 vision A patient who is profoundly deaf

  4. 3. A used Zoladex injection goes into which bin: Orange sharps Purple sharps Yellow sharps Wastepaper

  5. 4. A female patient discloses she is in a sexual relationship with an 19 yr old male. You have a legal duty to contact the police in which situations: If she is aged 12 or under If she is aged 15 or under Only if she is not Gillick Competent Only if she asks you to

  6. 5. Which of the following is incorrect regarding revalidation for licensed GPs It must take place every 5 years It must includes at least 2 patient feedback surveys It must include a review of complaints If you don’t engage in revalidation you will lose your license to practise

  7. 6. A doctor must inform the GMC if: They accept a caution for swearing at a police officer They are being treated for alcoholism They are caught speeding and receive penalty points They suspect patient safety is at risk

  8. 7. Fraser (Gillick) competence can never apply when considering: A termination of pregnancy Breast augmentation Stopping a life preserving treatment None of the above

  9. 8. Match the regulator to their stated roles: MHRA / CQC / Monitor / Healthwatch “Ensure healthcare is effective, efficient and economic” “Inspect GP practices to check they meet national safety standards” “Make sure that the views of people who use health services are heard” “Make sure that medicines and medical devices work and are safe”

  10. 9. Which of the following is not a notifiable diseases: Pertussis Giardiasis Scarlet Fever Meningitis

  11. 10. You spot a patient with uncontrolled epilepsy driving. You have told them they must not do this and they agreed to notify the DVLA. You should arrange an urgent review with the patient to discuss the issue again You should contact the Police immediately You should contact the DVLA immediately Do nothing, the patient is aware of their legal responsibility

  12. This symbol in the BNF means: The drug is less suitable for prescribing The drug is not prescribable on the NHS Any adverse reactions should be reported to the MHRA as the drug is new The drug is not suitable for children

  13. Which of the following patients would be legal to drive? A patient 3 weeks after a TIA A patient who had a psychotic episode 8 weeks ago and is now well. A patient with bilateral severe cataracts who can read a numberplate at 10 metres and has 6/30 vision A patient who is profoundly deaf

  14. 3. A used Zoladex injection goes into which bin: Orange sharps Purple sharps Yellow sharps Wastepaper

  15. 4. A female patient discloses she is in a sexual relationship with an 19 yr old male. You have a legal duty to contact the police in which situations: If she is aged 12 or under If she is aged 15 or under Only if she is not Gillick Competent Only if she asks you to

  16. 5. Which of the following is incorrect regarding revalidation for licensed GPs It must take place every 5 years It must includes at least 2 patient feedback surveys It must include a review of complaints If you don’t engage in revalidation you will lose your license to practise

  17. 6. A doctor must inform the GMC if: They accept a caution for swearing at a police officer They are being treated for alcoholism They are caught speeding and receive penalty points They suspect patient safety is at risk

  18. 7. Fraser (Gillick) competence can never apply when considering: A termination of pregnancy Breast augmentation Stopping a life preserving treatment None of the above, a child can be Fraser competent for any of these.

  19. 8. Match the regulator to their stated roles: MHRA / CQC / Monitor / Healthwatch “Ensure healthcare is effective, efficient and economic” Monitor “Inspect GP practices to check they meet national safety standards” CQC “Make sure that the views of people who use health services are heard” Healthwatch “Make sure that medicines and medical devices work and are safe” MHRA

  20. 9. Which of the following is not a notifiable diseases: Pertussis Giardiasis Scarlet Fever Meningitis

  21. 10. You spot a patient with uncontrolled epilepsy driving. You have told them they must not do this and they agreed to notify the DVLA. You should arrange an urgent review with the patient to discuss the issue again You should contact the Police immediately You should contact the DVLA immediately Do nothing, the patient is aware of their legal responsibility

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