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Cards (28)
What must be stated for controlled drugs?
Quantity
supplied in figures and words
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What governs the emergency management of patients who refuse treatment?
Common law
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How should decisions about CPR be communicated?
Clearly to all
involved
in care
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What must a doctor state when identifying their job role online?
Their
name
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What must a medical practitioner ensure regarding their general practitioner?
They are
registered
with their own GP
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What does an advance directive refer to?
A
specific
treatment in a specific circumstance
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What should happen to deaths occurring within 24 hours of hospital admission?
Discuss with the
coroner
before issuing a certificate
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What types of deaths should be reported to the coroner?
Deaths from
starvation
,
ill-treatment
, or neglect
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Who should be reported to the coroner?
Deaths of
prisoners
or people in police custody
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What does DNACPR stand for?
Do Not Attempt
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
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What criteria determine if a patient is capable to consent?
Understand, retain, weigh
pros and cons
, communicate
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When should the Mental Health Act not be used?
For non-
psychiatric
issues
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What must patients with schizophrenia do regarding driving?
Notify the
DVLA
until stable for
3
months
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What should be done if the cause of death is unknown?
Discuss with the
coroner
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When can a full plaster cast fly?
After
48 hours
unless
bivalved
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What does the Mental Health Act allow regarding treatment?
Enables treatment against will if
capable
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How long should an individual be observed after unsuccessful resuscitation?
A minimum of
5 minutes
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Who may verify death in certain circumstances?
Registered nurses
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What should be documented when a chaperone is used?
Their
full name
and
role
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What must be documented before treating a patient under the MCA?
A formal
capacity assessment
stating lack of capacity
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What must be followed if a patient has capacity?
Follow their wishes regarding
treatment
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What must be included on controlled drug prescriptions?
The address of the
patient
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When can disclosures about communicable diseases be made?
Without the patient's
consent
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When can disclosures to prevent terrorism be made?
Without the
patient's
consent
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When can disclosures comply with statutory requests?
Without the
patient's
consent
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What happens if a patient lacks capacity?
The
medical team
may make decisions for them
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What is the purpose of a clinical audit?
Improve patient care through
systematic review
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Who decides if a case should be referred to the coroner?
The
Medical Examiner
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