Question

A junior doctor suspects that her consultant is under the influence of alcohol while on duty. According to GMC guidelines, what is the most appropriate first action?

Accepted Answer

Report concerns to an appropriate authority or senior manager

Answer

Confront the consultant publicly

Answer

Do nothing until patient harm occurs

Answer

Discuss it with other juniors only

Answer

Call the police

Practice question

A junior doctor suspects that her consultant is under the influence of alcohol while on duty. According to GMC guidelines, what is the most appropriate first action?