You are a junior doctor who notices that a senior colleague appears intoxicated while on duty and is about to start a night shift. What is the most ap...

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You are a junior doctor who notices that a senior colleague appears intoxicated while on duty and is about to start a night shift. What is the most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Raise your concern immediately with an appropriate senior or manager and ensure patient safety

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Ignore it as it is not your responsibility

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Confront the colleague aggressively in front of patients

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Post about the incident on social media without naming them

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Wait to see if any harm occurs before acting

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Raising concerns about colleagues

You are a junior doctor who notices that a senior colleague appears intoxicated while on duty and is about to start a night shift. What is the most appropriate action?