Ethics & Law

Cards (28)

  • What must be stated for controlled drugs?
    Quantity supplied in figures and words
  • What governs the emergency management of patients who refuse treatment?
    Common law
  • How should decisions about CPR be communicated?
    Clearly to all involved in care
  • What must a doctor state when identifying their job role online?
    Their name
  • What must a medical practitioner ensure regarding their general practitioner?
    They are registered with their own GP
  • What does an advance directive refer to?
    A specific treatment in a specific circumstance
  • What should happen to deaths occurring within 24 hours of hospital admission?
    Discuss with the coroner before issuing a certificate
  • What types of deaths should be reported to the coroner?
    Deaths from starvation, ill-treatment, or neglect
  • Who should be reported to the coroner?
    Deaths of prisoners or people in police custody
  • What does DNACPR stand for?
    Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
  • What criteria determine if a patient is capable to consent?
    Understand, retain, weigh pros and cons, communicate
  • When should the Mental Health Act not be used?
    For non-psychiatric issues
  • What must patients with schizophrenia do regarding driving?
    Notify the DVLA until stable for 3 months
  • What should be done if the cause of death is unknown?
    Discuss with the coroner
  • When can a full plaster cast fly?
    After 48 hours unless bivalved
  • What does the Mental Health Act allow regarding treatment?
    Enables treatment against will if capable
  • How long should an individual be observed after unsuccessful resuscitation?
    A minimum of 5 minutes
  • Who may verify death in certain circumstances?
    Registered nurses
  • What should be documented when a chaperone is used?
    Their full name and role
  • What must be documented before treating a patient under the MCA?
    A formal capacity assessment stating lack of capacity
  • What must be followed if a patient has capacity?
    Follow their wishes regarding treatment
  • What must be included on controlled drug prescriptions?
    The address of the patient
  • When can disclosures about communicable diseases be made?
    Without the patient's consent
  • When can disclosures to prevent terrorism be made?
    Without the patient's consent
  • When can disclosures comply with statutory requests?
    Without the patient's consent
  • What happens if a patient lacks capacity?
    The medical team may make decisions for them
  • What is the purpose of a clinical audit?
    Improve patient care through systematic review
  • Who decides if a case should be referred to the coroner?
    The Medical Examiner