Question

A 35-year-old hospital doctor notices that a senior colleague regularly smells of alcohol during evening ward rounds and appears mildly unsteady, although there have been no known patient safety incidents yet. What is the most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Report concerns through appropriate local channels or to a responsible officer, following local policies

Answer

Ignore the situation as no harm has occurred

Answer

Confront the colleague loudly on the ward in front of patients

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Post anonymously about the colleague on social media

Answer

Immediately call the police

Practice question

A 35-year-old hospital doctor notices that a senior colleague regularly smells of alcohol during evening ward rounds and appears mildly unsteady, although there have been no known patient safety incidents yet. What is the most appropriate action?