SJT

Question 1

Domestic violence - when can you break confidentiality?

Answer 1

Children involved
Imminent danger or serious injuries

It is appropriate to let GP know

Otherwise need to respect patient wishes and maintain confidentiality

Question 2

Young person with domestic violence - why can you not book them in to see a more senior doctor that afternoon

Answer 2

Shouldn’t go home as they are at risk of more

Question 3

What should you do with small monetary gifts

Answer 3

Best to say not needed but

-Can use to buy practice equipment eg for surgery and tell pt

Question 4

Is it your duty to find cover if someone calls in sick

Answer 4

NO

Question 5

12 year old with 15 year old boyfriend Order of contacting

Answer 5

Senior college and child protection officer

Social services

Police

Parents

Question 6

Do you have to tell GP if patient diagnosed with HIV in hospital

Answer 6

No
HIV is NOT a notifiable illness

Question 7

Get a complaint letter - what can you do with it

Answer 7

Annonomyse and send to indemnity cover

Question 8

When can medical records be changed

Answer 8

Only if incorrect

Question 9

Can the son/daughter of someone with severe dementia sign a consent form form them?

Answer 9

No

You can perform the operation in the patients best interests. Only POA can refuse / consent

Question 10

Sectioned under MHA. Do they have capacity?

Answer 10

You MUST assess.

MHA and capacity assessments are seperate

Question 12

Can you tell a partner about chlamydia if the patient asks you to not

Answer 12

No - do not breach confidentially