Situational Judgement - UCAT
2021 fully solved & verified
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situational judgement rules - answer never undermine patient
confidence
always maintain patient confidentiality
address problems immediately
seek local help
patient health and safety always comes first
dont apologise on behalf of someone else
seek advise from seniors
illegal act = totally innapropriate
support patient wishes regarding treatment
patients should have informed consent
lying = totally innapropriate
report inappropriate behavior yourself
good teamwork - never undermine a colleague in front of a patient
ensure timely communication with everyone
talking to a senior before addressing the problem locally - answer
inappropriate but not awful
listening/reassuring a patient - answer very appropriate/important
prioritise clinical emergencies over anything else, having to
prioritise - answer appropriate but not ideal
,What is always considered VERY inappropriate? - answer LYING
AN ILLEGAL ACT
Never undermine public confidence in medicine
don't solve problems / apologise on someone's behalf
what is always considered very appropriate? - answer allowing
patient to have informed consent
reporting inappropriate behaviour yourself
seeking advice from a senior
support patient wishes involving treatment
maintain patient confidentiality
address problems immediately-> seek local lower tier help first
(unless crucial )
put patient health + safety first
, what are doctors expected to do in terms of ' PROFESSIONALISM IN
ACTION'. - answer maintain good relationships w/ patients and
colleagues = honest + trustworthy
Describe what you are expected as a doctor by DOMAIN 1 - answer
be willing to take part in supporting opportunities offered by your
employer.
must work withing limits of your competence
assess patient conditions taking in consideration their
history(symptoms) , views + values
Describe things you should do when providing clinical care - answer
take steps to reduce pain + distress ( even if care in not possible)
check treatment is compatible with other treatment taken
Describe things you should do to ensure safety + quality - answer
provide a place where STAFF + PATIENTS can raise concerns openly
take prompt action if dignity ,comfort + safety is compromised.
ask advice from another colleague if you think that another
colleague is putting patient at risk.
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