Public Health Lectures

Question 1

What does the Health Act 2006 say in regard to infection control?

Answer 1

Infection control is every healthcare worker’s responsibility, and the possibility of healthcare-related infection should be considered in all aspects of patient management.

Question 2

Is HIV a notifiable disease?

Answer 2

NO

Question 3

What Must Consent Be?

Answer 3

Voluntary, Informed and Made with Capacity.

Question 4

What does the Mental Capacity Act 2005 say in regard to capacity?

Answer 4

Everyone should be assumed to have capacity, unless it is proved that they haven’t in which case a decision should be made in their best interests.

Question 5

What is used for assessing capacity in people under 16?

Answer 5

Gillick Competence - assess whether or not the child has understanding if they do not then the parents must be asked to provide consent.

Question 6

What is in a UK Unit?

Answer 6

10ml or 8g of Pure Alcohol
(Strength(%ABV) X Volume (L)