A junior doctor notices that a senior colleague frequently smells of alcohol during night shifts and appears impaired. What is the most appropriate fi...

Question

A junior doctor notices that a senior colleague frequently smells of alcohol during night shifts and appears impaired. What is the most appropriate first action?

Accepted Answer

Raise concerns promptly with an appropriate senior or designated responsible person

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Ignore the situation 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 concern on social media to seek advice

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Wait to see if a serious incident occurs before acting

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Whistleblowing and raising concerns

A junior doctor notices that a senior colleague frequently smells of alcohol during night shifts and appears impaired. What is the most appropriate first action?