Question

A physician suspects a colleague is practicing while impaired by alcohol. According to GMC guidance, what is the recommended action?

Accepted Answer

Report concerns to a senior or appropriate authority

Answer

Keep silent to preserve colleague's privacy

Answer

Confront the colleague informally and ignore if they deny

Answer

Encourage the colleague to take sick leave only

Answer

Immediately dismiss the colleague

Practice question

A physician suspects a colleague is practicing while impaired by alcohol. According to GMC guidance, what is the recommended action?