A GP discovers that a colleague has been prescribing HRT to a patient without conducting appropriate baseline assessments or annual reviews, and has b...

Question

A GP discovers that a colleague has been prescribing HRT to a patient without conducting appropriate baseline assessments or annual reviews, and has been ignoring the patient's rising blood pressure readings. The patient has not been harmed but is at increased risk. According to GMC guidance, what should the GP do?

Accepted Answer

Raise the concern with the colleague directly and, if not resolved, escalate through appropriate channels (practice manager, clinical governance lead, or GMC if necessary)

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Ignore it - it is not their responsibility

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Report directly to the police

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Discuss the case with the patient and advise them to complain

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Post about it on social media to raise awareness

uk-drcog MCQ (SBA): Raising Concerns About a Colleague