Negligence

Question 1

Who regulates the GMC?

Answer 1

The Professional Standards Authority

Question 2

What are the roles of the GMC?

Answer 2

Maintains the register of physicians
Oversees and certifies medical education.
Publishes guidance for doctors making sure they are fit to practice

Question 3

What is the quintuple jeopardy for complaints?

Answer 3

Local Complaints
Disciplinary action - employer
Civil claim 
Medical Council
Criminal prosecution

Question 4

Why might a patient make a local complaint?

Answer 4

Error
Grief
Poor understanding/poor explanation
Unrealistic expectations
Failure to appreciate needs/wishes of patient

Question 5

What is the MPTS?

Answer 5

Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service that hear cases and pass a judgement so that GMC doesn’t have all the power

Question 6

Name some things that doctors can be criminally prosecuted for

Answer 6

Indecent assault
Prescription fraud
Manslaughter
Murder
Deception offences

Question 7

Which court is responsible for medical negligence cases?

Answer 7

Civil court

Question 8

What two things need to be present in order for medical negligence to be proved?

Answer 8

A duty of care whether it was express or implied

A damage must have been caused by the lapse in duty