Question

A 52-year-old GP is caring for a 76-year-old patient who offers to leave him £20,000 in her will as thanks for his years of care, and asks him to help arrange the paperwork. What is the most appropriate response in line with GMC guidance?

Accepted Answer

Politely decline and advise her to seek independent legal advice about her will

Answer

Accept the bequest and help her complete the paperwork

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Accept the bequest provided the family agree in writing

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Refuse to treat her further to avoid a conflict of interest

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Ignore her request and hope she forgets about it

Practice question

A 52-year-old GP is caring for a 76-year-old patient who offers to leave him £20,000 in her will as thanks for his years of care, and asks him to help arrange the paperwork. What is the most appropriate response in line with GMC guidance?