Comms Flashcards

1
Q

What are the four ethical principles?

A

Non-maleficence
Beneficence
Autonomy
Justice

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2
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Stages of capacity

A

Understanding
Weighing up
Retaining
Communicating

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3
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when can pt confidentiality be broken?

A

Court order or Statutory orders - i.e. notifiable diseases
Risk to National Security
Public interest - i.e. driving
Serious risk to pt or others

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4
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When do you refer to coroner?

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  • <18y
  • Linked to drugs/meds
  • Linked to accident
  • Linked to med/surg procedure
  • Within 24h of hosp adm
  • Hx of violence
  • Occupational
  • Custody or MHA/ DOLS
  • Hepatitis / TB
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5
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Four steps of duty of candor

A
GMC guidance says: 
• Tell pt asap
• Apologise 
• Offer appropriate remedy / support
• Explain short and longterm effects of what happened
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