Professionalism

Question 1

GMC

Answer 1

Objectivity, Confidentiality, Trust in Profession, Trust in Service, Power Balance, Conflict of Interest,

Question 2

List five considerations to address when a doctor treats their colleagues. (5pts)

Answer 2

Objectivity
Confidential
Power Imbalance- risk of reciprocal demands after treatment
Risk of improper prescribing
Risk of reducing trust if improper diagnosis.
Are they fit to practice?

Question 3

List three considerations to address when a doctor treats their family. (4pts )

Answer 3

There is an access to knowledge and objectivity that can lead to dangerous omissions
Prescribing can occur with bias and a lack of regard for a full medical history
Favouritism and bias can occur when providing resources
There can be emotional distress that leads to improper action

Question 4

What can a doctor offer to family members when they are seeking treatment? (1pt)

Answer 4

Provide advice that would be “lay” common knowledge, encourage family members to advocate
If providing themselves then upholding the actions of a doctor if they were not family- confidentiality and a thorough consultation.

Question 5

List four considerations to address when a doctor treats themself. (5pts)

Answer 5

Objectivity
Misdiagnosis
Improper prescribing- risk of addiction
Conflict of Interest

Question 6

Why are gifts from patients unprofessional to accept? List 5 reasons (5pts)

Answer 6

Creates obligation
Suggests reciprocation
Erodes professional Values
Creates a conflict of interest
Erosion of trust

Question 7

List 5 factors improved by delivering compassionate care (5pts)

Answer 7

Patient Satisfaction
Health Outcomes
communication and Trust
Reduced Health-care costs
Provider well-being and good job done

Question 8

List 5 ways a doctor can demonstrate compassionate care (5pts)

Answer 8

Smiling/ welcome
Using basic manners
Introducing
Giving time
Focussing on persons needs

Question 9

List 5 threats to compassionate care common in healthcare practice (5pts)

Answer 9

Time constraints
Workload
Rescue shortages
Personal factors
Negative interactions

Question 10

List 5 competencies you will need to develop to be a future clinical leader, with reference to the medical competency framework (5pts)

Answer 10

Leading and managing change
Working with others
Managing services
Setting Direction
Creating and Innovating.

Question 11

List 3 competencies you will need to develop to be a future clinical leader, with reference to the medical competency framework. (3pts)

Answer 11

Mentorship and Coaching-
Project management experience
Effective Communication
Feedback and Reflection

Question 12

Provide an example of each of the competencies you listed in question 2 (3pts)

Answer 12

Mentorship: Seeking guidance from experienced leaders
Feedback: Actively seek feedback from peers to reflect on experience.

Question 13

Distinguish ‘Neurodevelopmental disorder’ from ‘Intellectual Disability’ (1pt)

Answer 13

Disability is an impairment inn cognitive (IQ<70) and adaptive functioning, whereas a neurodevelopment disorder may contribute, it is not an intellectual disability alone. This includes autism, ADHD etc.

Question 14

List three factors used to define intellectual disability (3pts)

Answer 14

Impairment in cogntive function
Impairment in adaptive functioning
Occurs during childhood development
Recognised symptoms per ICD11 and DSM5

Question 15

List 5 signs of intellectual disability (5pts)

Answer 15

Social skills- ability to establish relationships with other
Personal skills- Maintaining responsibility and self esteem
Practical independent skills
Communication skills
Masking

Question 16

List 5 potential comorbidities someone with intellectual disability may experience (5pts)

Answer 16

Autism, ADHD, Epilepsy, Incontinence, Respiratory conditions, Sensory Impairment

Question 17

List five reasonable adjustments one with intellectual disabilities should be provided (5pts)

Answer 17

VALET
Visual- books, comms passport
Amount of info reduced
Language without jargo
Environment- lights lower, less noise
Time- longer consultation, question time
Speech- slow pace.

Question 18

List 5 barriers one with intellectual disabilities may encounter (5pts)

Answer 18

Lack of accommodations- environment etc
Dependency on others
Stigma and Social isolation
Communication challenges
Lack of Access to services for support due to requiring support first.

Question 19

List 3 services available to those with intellectual disability (3pts)

Answer 19

Learning Disability register
Hospital Passport
Social Care