Question

A junior doctor notices that a senior colleague appears intoxicated while on call and is about to start a night shift on the acute medical unit. What is the most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Immediately raise the concern with a responsible senior or manager and ensure patient safety

Answer

Ignore it as the colleague is senior

Answer

Confront the colleague aggressively in front of patients

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Post anonymously about the incident on social media

Answer

Do nothing unless a patient is obviously harmed

Practice question

A junior doctor notices that a senior colleague appears intoxicated while on call and is about to start a night shift on the acute medical unit. What is the most appropriate action?