Q&A

Question 1

1)) A Catholic pharmacist who feels he cannot morally supply emergency hormonal contraception (EHC), and who works in the only pharmacy in a rural village, should

Answer 1

Not accept the job if he will be working as the only pharmacist in the pharmacy

Question 2

13 year old girl chooses to go to the doctor on her own, for treatment for her acne. Which word or phrase below best reflects what is being described.

Answer 2

Gillick competence

Question 3

An 8 year old girl who has twisted her ankle says that she wants to have soluble tablets rather than syrup for her paracetamol as she thinks syrup is too sweet and sticky. . Which word or phrase below best reflects what is being described

Answer 3

Gillick competence

Question 4

You ask Mrs Patel if it is okay to call her GP to discuss alternative treatments for her hypertension and she says yes. Which word or phrase below best reflects what is being described.

Answer 4

Explicit consent

Question 5

A 54 year old man tells the doctor that he does not want to be prescribed antihypertensives, as he would prefer not to have the side effects. Which word or phrase below best reflects what is being described.

Answer 5

Refusal to give consent

Question 6

Mrs Jones asks you for a cream for a rash on her hand. She holds out her hand and tells you that you should have a look, before you can even ask. Which word or phrase below best reflects what is being described.

Answer 6

Implied consent