Question

A junior doctor realises they prescribed a tenfold overdose of insulin that was intercepted by a nurse before reaching the patient. According to Canadian patient safety and professionalism standards, what is the most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Openly disclose the error to the patient and team, apologise and contribute to system review

Answer

Do nothing because no harm occurred

Answer

Alter the chart to conceal the error

Answer

Blame the nurse for not checking earlier

Answer

Discuss informally with colleagues but avoid documentation

Practice question

A junior doctor realises they prescribed a tenfold overdose of insulin that was intercepted by a nurse before reaching the patient. According to Canadian patient safety and professionalism standards, what is the most appropriate action?