PMHP

Question 1

What are the principles of ethics

Answer 1

Respect for autonomy
Non-maleficence
Beneficience
Justice

Question 2

List the GDC principles

Answer 2

1. Put pts interest first
2. Communicate effectively w patients
3. Communicate effectively w colleagues
4. Obtain valid consent
5. Have a clear complaints procedure
6. Raise concerns when pt at risk
7. Maintain + develop professional knowledge
8. Maintain + protect pts info
9. Professional personal behaviour

Question 3

Principles of consent

Answer 3

Valid
Voluntary
With capacity
Informed
Not coerced
Not manipulated

Question 4

What makes up valid consent

Answer 4

Current
Specific to proposed tx
Continuous

Question 5

Components of capacity

Answer 5

Make decisions
Understand decisions
Retain decisions

Question 6

What is the purpose of AWI Act 2000

Answer 6

Safeguard welfare + finances of those who lack capacity (mental health/dementia/inability to communicate)

Question 7

What makes up informed consent?

Answer 7

Risks/benefits of tx vs no tx
Purpose of tx
Costs
Success rate
Length of tx
Alternatives
Maintenance

Question 8

What are the principles of AWI ACT 2000

Answer 8

Benefit of adult
Minimum intervention
Present + past wishes of adult
Consult with adults + others
Encourage residual capacity

Question 9

Who can consent?

Answer 9

Patients with capacity
Welfare power of attorney (appointed whilst capacity)
Welfare guardian (appointed by court)
Medical/dental practitioners under section 47 of AWI

Question 10

Abuse acronym for adults

Answer 10

Ask
Validate
Document
Refer

Question 11

Abuse acronym for children

Answer 11

Observe
Record
Communicate
Refer