Checking a colleague’s medical history Flashcards
You are an SHO working in the Acute Medical Unit (AMU). One of your SHO colleagues is admitted to AMU. You find your FY1 looking at the SHO’s blood results.
I would document the event and any conversations I had had in the notes.
In addition, an apology and explanation would need to be made to the SHO from the FY1
The FY1 asks you not to tell anyone else; what do you do?
I would explain to the FY1 that given the seriousness of this I will need to report the event. However, I would be sympathetic about the situation and would explain to them that I would involve as few people as possible.
What is likely to happen following this?
warning to the FY1, a
period of suspension or potentially even dismissal.
They may also consider reporting to the GMC.
What is Clinical Governance?
ensures that the NHS delivers a high-quality standard of care and accountability.
examples of Clinical Governance?
Clinical effectiveness and research: concerned with evidence-based medicine.
Audit: monitoring how well current clinical practice adhere to recommended standards
Risk management: reporting and monitoring of adverse events - incident reporting
Education and training: concerned with keeping physicians up to date
Patient public involvement: involves establishing the views of patients in order to improve patients’ experience of services
Use of Information and IT: covers aspects of confidentiality.
Staff management: team motivation, recognising underperformance and supporting colleagues who are struggling,
