Navigating dilemmas both in and out of clinical settings
Being a doctor is more than clinical knowledge. It’s about judgement, boundaries, and decisions in complex situations. Join us as we navigate the challenges of life both inside and outside of your everyday medical profession.
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When a patient seeks medical advice via social media.
You’re a doctor who’s just received a follow request from a patient you met during an appointment. Soon after, they send a direct message asking for advice about a new rash.
Should I have helped at the scene of an accident?
You’ve just qualified with provisional registration and witnessed a cyclist being hit by a car. You were the only one with medical training and stepped in — but was that the right decision?
When friends ask about a celebrity patient.
As a doctor, friends may expect you to share inside knowledge when a high-profile patient is in your care. But how should you respond while protecting professionalism and confidentiality?
How should I respond if a patient records our conversation without permission?
During an appointment, a GP noticed that their patient was recording the conversation and they hadn’t asked for permission.
What to do when a patient disagrees with their medical records.
A patient has expressed concern about a recent entry in their medical record. The patient disagrees with this description and has requested that the entry be removed from their record.
What if you match with a patient on a dating app?
A GP matched with someone on a dating app before realising he was a patient registered at their practice.
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