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Drug Error No Harm Classification — FRCA Final MCQ

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ModerateMedicolegal & EthicsDrug Error No Harm ClassificationFRCA Final

Wrong drug given (suxamethonium instead of antibiotic) under GA, no harm. This is classified as:

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Correct answer: E — Patient safety incident (no harm)

Patient safety incident causing no harm. Must be: reported (DATIX), disclosed (duty of candour), investigated (RCA), learning shared.

Reference: NHS England – 2023; GMC – 2020 – Duty of candour