GMP

Question 1

8

Answer 1

You must keep your professional knowledge and skills up to date.

Question 2

14

Answer 2

14 You must recognise and work within the limits of your competence.

Question 3

15). You must provide a good standard of practice and care. If you assess, diagnose or treat patients, you must:

Answer 3

a). adequately assess the patient’s conditions, taking account of their
history (including the symptoms and psychological, spiritual, social
and cultural factors), their views and values; where necessary,
examine the patient
b). promptly provide or arrange suitable advice, investigations or
treatment where necessary
c). refer a patient to another practitioner when this serves the
patient’s needs

Question 4

16). when providing clinical care you must:

Answer 4

a. prescribe drugs or treatment, including repeat prescriptions, only when you have adequate knowledge of the patient’s health and are satisfied that the drugs or treatment serve the patient’s needs
b. provide effective treatments based on the best available evidence
c. take all possible steps to alleviate pain and distress whether or not a cure may be possible
d. consult colleagues where appropriate
e. respect the patient’s right to seek a second opinion
f. check that the care or treatment you provide for each patient is compatible with any other treatments the patient is receiving, including (where possible) self-prescribed over-the-counter medications
g. wherever possible, avoid providing medical care to yourself or anyone with whom you have a close personal relationship.

Question 5

22 You must take part in systems of quality assurance and quality improvement to promote patient safety. This includes:

Answer 5

a taking part in regular reviews and audits of your work and that of
your team, responding constructively to the outcomes, taking steps
to address any problems and carrying out further training where
necessary
b regularly reflecting on your standards of practice and the care you
provide
c reviewing patient feedback where it is available.

Question 6

25 You must take prompt action if you think that patient safety, dignity or comfort is or may be seriously compromised.

Answer 6

a If a patient is not receiving basic care to meet their needs, you must immediately tell someone who is in a position to act straight away.
b If patients are at risk because of inadequate premises, equipment*
or
other resources, policies or systems, you should put the matter right if that is possible. You must raise your concern in line with our guidance and your workplace policy. You should also make a record of the steps you have taken.
c If you have concerns that a colleague may not be fit to practise and may be putting patients at risk, you must ask for advice from a colleague, your defence body or us. If you are still concerned you must report this, in line with our guidance and your workplace policy, and make a record of the steps you have taken.

Question 7

31

Answer 7

You must listen to patients, take account of their views, and respond honestly to their question

Question 8

33

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Answer 8

You must be considerate to those close to the patient and be sensitive and responsive in giving them information and support.

Question 9

34

Answer 9

When you are on duty you must be readily accessible to patients and colleagues seeking information, advice or support.

Question 10

36

Answer 10

You must treat colleagues fairly and with respect

Question 11

39

Answer 11

You should be prepared to contribute to teaching and training doctors and students.

Question 12

40

Answer 12

You must make sure that all staff you manage have appropriate
supervision.

Question 13

41

Answer 13

You must be honest and objective when writing references, and when appraising or assessing the performance of colleagues, including locums and students. References must include all information relevant to your colleagues’ competence, performance and conduct.

Question 14

44 You must contribute to the safe transfer of patients between healthcare providers and between health and social care providers. This means you must:

Answer 14

a). share all relevant information with colleagues involved in your patients’ care within and outside the team, including when you hand over care as you go off duty, and when you delegate care or refer patients to other health or social care providers
b). check, where practical, that a named clinician or team has taken
over responsibility when your role in providing a patient’s care has
ended. This may be particularly important for patients with impaired
capacity or who are vulnerable for other reasons.

Question 15

46

Answer 15

You must be polite and considerate.

Question 16

50

Answer 16

You must treat information about patients as confidential. This includes after a patient has died

Question 17

54

Answer 17

54 You must not express your personal beliefs (including political, religious
and moral beliefs) to patients in ways that exploit their vulnerability or
are likely to cause them distress.

Question 18

55) You must be open and honest with patients if things go wrong. If a patient under your care has suffered harm or distress, you should:

Answer 18

a put matters right (if that is possible)
b). offer an apology
c). explain fully and promptly what has happened and the likely
short-term and long-term effects.

Question 19

57

Answer 19

The investigations or treatment you provide or arrange must be based on the assessment you and your patient make of their needs and priorities, and on your clinical judgement about the likely effectiveness of the treatment options. You must not refuse or delay treatment because you believe that a patient’s actions or lifestyle have contributed to their condition.

Question 20

59

Answer 20

You must not unfairly discriminate against patients or colleagues by allowing your personal views* to affect your professional relationships or the treatment you provide or arrange. You should challenge colleagues if their behaviour does not comply with this guidance, and follow the guidance in paragraph 25c (see page 11) if the behaviour amounts to abuse or denial of a patient’s or colleague’s rights

Question 21

61

Answer 21

You must respond promptly, fully and honestly to complaints and
apologise when appropriate. You must not allow a patient’s complaint to adversely affect the care or treatment you provide or arrange.

Question 22

64

Answer 22

If someone you have contact with in your professional role asks for your registered name and/or GMC reference number, you must give this information to them

Question 23

67

Answer 23

You must act with honesty and integrity when designing, organising or carrying out research, and follow national research governance guidelines and our guidance.