A 45-year-old GP notices that his colleague smells strongly of alcohol during a morning surgery and appears unsteady. The colleague is about to see pa...

Question

A 45-year-old GP notices that his colleague smells strongly of alcohol during a morning surgery and appears unsteady. The colleague is about to see patients. What is the most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Speak to the colleague, ask them to stop seeing patients and escalate concerns to a senior or responsible officer

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Ignore it unless a patient complains

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Immediately report the colleague to the police

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Tell patients that the doctor is drunk and advise them to complain

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Post about your concerns on social media

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Raising concerns about impaired colleague

A 45-year-old GP notices that his colleague smells strongly of alcohol during a morning surgery and appears unsteady. The colleague is about to see patients. What is the most appropriate action?