What happens when it all goes wrong? Flashcards

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Define resilience

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An ability to withstand and bounce back from adversity. Enabling indiviuals to compartmentalise to maintain a good QOL

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What traits contribute to resilience?

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Self-directedness (an ability to take responsibility, learn from mistakes and move on)

Co-operativeness

Harm-avoidance (low levels enable doctors to accept necessary risk and be less anxious)

Persistance (Don’t want to push too hard and burnout)

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Define Self-awareness?

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Ability to reflect on working life, expectations and tolerance. This enables you to modify your traits and improve your resilience

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What are the most common health conditions in doctors?

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Stress
Anxiety & PTSD
Depression
Addictions (behavioural, alcohol & drugs)
ADHD
Eating disorders
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Think of some consequences of health issues in doctors?

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Poorly functioning teams
Poor patient care
Time off work
Impact on families & personal life

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Think of some barriers doctors have to seeking help?

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Difficult to take time off
Heavy workload
Fear of stigma, career consequences & lack of confidentiality
Experience of how other colleagues got treated

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How can we help prevent mental health problems in doctors?

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Reduce stigma
Change the image of it as failure
Mentoring and support
Workplace stress management strategies
Encourage reflection
Mindfullness
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What programme do we have to treat mental health problems in doctors in scotland?

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NHS Practitioner Health Programme (PHP)

It’s an independant service that operates out of GP practices

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How might a PHP pathway go?

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Telephone triage then assessment at PHP
Admitted for 4-6wks then discharged back to PHP
Follow up appointments with CBT or Group psychotherapy

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When it comes to Data protection what are the 6 principles of the General Data Protection Regulations:

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Personal data must be:

  • Processed lawfully, fairly & transparently
  • Processed for specific, explicit purposes
  • Adequate, relevant & limited to what’s needed
  • Accurate & up to date
  • Not be kept longer than necessary
  • Secure
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What characteristics are protected under the 2010 Equality Act?

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  • Age
  • Disability
  • Gender reassignment
  • Marriage & civil partnerships
  • Pregnancy or maternity
  • Race
  • Religion/beliefs
  • Sex
  • Sexual orientation
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What conduct is explicitly prohibited under the 2010 Equality Act?

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Direct Discrimination
Indirect Discrimination
Harassment
Victimisation

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Whats the difference between direct and indirect discrimination?

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Direct - A treats B less favorably than others

Indirect - A applies a provision or practice to B based on B’s protected characteristic

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Define the duty of care:

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To provide safe, effective medical care of a standard the patient has a right to expect from any reasonable, competent medical practitioner

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Define Negligence in civil law:

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There must be a Failure in Duty of Care leading to resultant Foreseeable Damage

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