CPP2003 Good medical practice

Question 1

what are the 4 duties of a doctor?

Answer 1

• knowledge, skills, and performance
• safety and quality
• communication, partnership, and teamwork
• maintaining trust

Question 2

what does ‘knowledge, skills and performance’ mean as a doctor?

Answer 2

• care of the patient is the first concern
• keep up to date with good knowledge, practice, and care
• recognize and work within your limits and ask for help when you need it

Question 3

what does ‘safety and quality’ mean as a doctor?

Answer 3

• take immediate action if you think patient safety, dignity, or comfort is compromised
• protect and promote the health of patients and public
• keep up to date with good practise and work within your limits

Question 4

what does ‘communication, partnership and teamwork’ mean as a doctor?

Answer 4

-treat patients as individuals and respect their dignity
- respect confidentiality
- work in partnership with colleagues and patients
- listen to patients’ concerns
- give patients info they want or need
- respect and support patients’ decisions

Question 5

what does ‘maintaining trust’ mean as a doctor?

Answer 5

• be honest and open
• never discriminate against colleagues or patients
• never abuse patient’s or public trust
• maintain confidentiality