Question

A 36-year-old junior doctor notices that a senior colleague repeatedly attends work smelling strongly of alcohol and appearing impaired on ward rounds. What is the most appropriate initial action according to GMC guidance?

Accepted Answer

Raise concerns with an appropriate senior such as the clinical or medical director

Answer

Ignore the situation unless a serious incident occurs

Answer

Confront the colleague aggressively on the ward

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Report the colleague directly to the media

Answer

Post anonymously on social media about the behaviour

Practice question

A 36-year-old junior doctor notices that a senior colleague repeatedly attends work smelling strongly of alcohol and appearing impaired on ward rounds. What is the most appropriate initial action according to GMC guidance?