Healthcare law and professionalism Flashcards
1
Q
What board regulates care in Scotland?
A
Healthcare improvement Scotland
2
Q
What area regulatory requirements must you work under and when must you ensure there are no changes?
A
National and local regulatory requirements
- if you change jurisdiction you will have a different set of regulations to work with
3
Q
When something goes wrong who must you inform?
A
- area provider
- indemnity
- GDC
- NHS Scotland
- provider
- CQC (care quality commision)
4
Q
What does CLEAR stand for in effective communication?
A
Connect
Listen
Empathise
Ask
Review and check
5
Q
What does Montgomery mean in practice?
A
you must not make assumptions about a patient’s understanding of risk or the importance they attach to different outcomes
6
Q
What is the age of legal capacity in Scotland?
A
16
