Regulating Medical Profession Flashcards
What is professionalism
Set of values, behaviours and relationships that underpins the trust the public has in doctors
When can you break confidentiality
Consent
Court order
Statutory obligation
Public interest
What do you do when you are going to break consent
Inform patient
What does GMC do
Regulate and manages medical register Investigates concerns Oversees education Publishes guidance Sets standards Revalidation
What do you do when respond to complaint
Identify issue Respond to each separately Acknowledge valid parts Explain steps to prevent events happening again Meet family Apologise if appropriate
What are the duties of a doctor
Knowledge, skills and performance
Safety and quality
Communication, partnership and teamwork
Maintaining trust
What comes under knowledge skills and performance
Care of patient first concern
Knowledge up to date
Work within competency
What comes under safety and quality
Protect and promote health of patients
Take action if think safety at risk
What comes under communication
Treat politely Respect confidentiality Listen and respond to concerns Give info in a way patient will understand Respect decision about Rx
What comes under maintaining trust
Be honest and act with integirty
Never discriminate
Never abuse trust
Justify decisions and actions
