Question

A 45-year-old male patient with chronic pain brings an expensive watch as a gift at Christmas and insists you accept it as thanks for your care. According to GMC guidance, what is the most appropriate response?

Accepted Answer

Politely decline the gift, explaining professional boundaries

Answer

Accept the gift without recording it

Answer

Accept and record it in a practice gifts register if you feel uncomfortable refusing

Answer

Ask for a more expensive gift instead

Answer

Accept the gift and offer preferential treatment

Practice question

A 45-year-old male patient with chronic pain brings an expensive watch as a gift at Christmas and insists you accept it as thanks for your care. According to GMC guidance, what is the most appropriate response?