A 38-year-old bus driver with type 1 diabetes admits that he has had several episodes of hypoglycaemia at work in the last month, one requiring help f...

Question

A 38-year-old bus driver with type 1 diabetes admits that he has had several episodes of hypoglycaemia at work in the last month, one requiring help from a colleague. He insists he will adjust his insulin himself and does not want you to inform anyone. According to GMC guidance, what is the most appropriate action

Accepted Answer

Encourage him to inform the DVLA and his employer, and if he refuses consider breaching confidentiality to protect the public

Answer

Respect confidentiality completely and take no further action

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Advise him to reduce his Insulin dose and continue driving

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Immediately inform the police without discussing with him

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Stop his Insulin prescription to prevent further hypoglycaemia

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Confidentiality and public safety