Question

A 45-year-old nurse colleague attends your GP surgery as a patient, asking you to prescribe her regular antidepressant and also some diazepam for occasional use at work. She says she would prefer not to register with another GP. According to GMC guidance, what is the most appropriate response?

Accepted Answer

Explain that you should avoid treating colleagues for anything other than minor or urgent problems and advise her to register with an independent GP

Answer

Agree to prescribe all requested medicines as a professional courtesy

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Refuse any treatment to staff members under all circumstances

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Prescribe but ask her not to tell anyone to avoid complaints

Answer

Prescribe only diazepam as she is medically qualified

Practice question

A 45-year-old nurse colleague attends your GP surgery as a patient, asking you to prescribe her regular antidepressant and also some diazepam for occasional use at work. She says she would prefer not to register with another GP. According to GMC guidance, what is the most appropriate response?