Question

A foundation doctor on a medical ward notices that a senior colleague regularly omits to check patient observations before prescribing high-dose opioids, and there have been several episodes of respiratory depression. The doctor has raised concerns informally with the consultant, but no change has occurred. What is the most appropriate next step?

Accepted Answer

Raise a formal concern through the hospital's clinical governance or speaking-up process

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Do nothing further because the concern has already been raised

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Discuss the issue with other junior doctors to see if they agree

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Post anonymously about the behaviour on social media

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Write directly to the newspapers to expose the problem

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