Question

You are a junior doctor on a surgical ward and notice that a senior colleague repeatedly fails to check consent forms properly and sometimes operates on patients without clearly documented consent. You are concerned this may compromise patient safety. What should you do according to GMC guidance?

Accepted Answer

Raise your concerns through local channels such as your consultant or governance lead, and document your actions

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Ignore it because you are junior

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Confront the colleague aggressively in front of patients

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Post anonymously about the behaviour on social media

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Immediately report the colleague to the police

Practice question

You are a junior doctor on a surgical ward and notice that a senior colleague repeatedly fails to check consent forms properly and sometimes operates on patients without clearly documented consent. You are concerned this may compromise patient safety. What should you do according to GMC guidance?