Question

As an FY2 you repeatedly witness unsafe staffing levels on your ward, leading to medication delays and missed observations. Your immediate consultant has dismissed your concerns. What is the most appropriate next step?

Accepted Answer

Raise concerns through the hospital’s clinical governance or whistleblowing policy

Answer

Stop documenting incidents because they are common

Answer

Complain about your consultant on social media

Answer

Refuse to work any further shifts on that ward

Answer

Inform the local newspaper anonymously

Practice question

As an FY2 you repeatedly witness unsafe staffing levels on your ward, leading to medication delays and missed observations. Your immediate consultant has dismissed your concerns. What is the most appropriate next step?