An FY1 doctor is asked in the middle of the night to insert a chest drain for a traumatic pneumothorax. They have only observed the procedure once and...

Question

An FY1 doctor is asked in the middle of the night to insert a chest drain for a traumatic pneumothorax. They have only observed the procedure once and have never performed one on a patient. What is the most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Explain their lack of competence and request direct senior supervision

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Attempt the procedure and hope it goes well

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Refuse completely and tell the nurse to call another hospital

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Watch an online video and then perform the procedure alone

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Ask a more junior colleague for help

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Working within competence and seeking supervision

An FY1 doctor is asked in the middle of the night to insert a chest drain for a traumatic pneumothorax. They have only observed the procedure once and have never performed one on a patient. What is the most appropriate action?