UCAT SJT EXAM TEST QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS GRADED A PLUS
◉ most important tips. Answer: -never undermine public confidence in
medicine
-address problems immediately
-seek LOCAL help first (de-escalate)
-seek advice from seniors
-recognise your limits/competence
-informed consent
-patient welfare comes first
◉ patient welfare. Answer: is ALWAYS important, the most important
thing
-if at risk, allowed to escalate the matter
◉ confidentiality. Answer: -don't assume family/friends are allowed to
know
-patients have the right to be informed of any breaches
-always do things in PRIVATE
, ◉ confidentiality app but not ideal. Answer: when you stop the breach
but the person doesn't know why
◉ confidentiality inapp. Answer: not stopping the breach ASAP (e.g
waiting to see if they do it again or making any delays)
◉ apologising on someone elses behalf. Answer: usually app but not
ideal (bcs the person doesn't understand their mistake) but it DEPENDS
on context
◉ confidentiality unimportant factors. Answer: -the breachers intention
-the breachers rank
usefulness of notes are of minor importance
◉ confidentiality important factors. Answer: -uni/hospital policy
-patients right to confidentiality
-patient welfare
◉ if a patient is at risk. Answer: allowed to escalate the matter (raise
concern w seniors only- to not spread rumours and tell unnecessary
people)
◉ dealing w unprofessional behaviour. Answer: -stop situation
WITH ANSWERS GRADED A PLUS
◉ most important tips. Answer: -never undermine public confidence in
medicine
-address problems immediately
-seek LOCAL help first (de-escalate)
-seek advice from seniors
-recognise your limits/competence
-informed consent
-patient welfare comes first
◉ patient welfare. Answer: is ALWAYS important, the most important
thing
-if at risk, allowed to escalate the matter
◉ confidentiality. Answer: -don't assume family/friends are allowed to
know
-patients have the right to be informed of any breaches
-always do things in PRIVATE
, ◉ confidentiality app but not ideal. Answer: when you stop the breach
but the person doesn't know why
◉ confidentiality inapp. Answer: not stopping the breach ASAP (e.g
waiting to see if they do it again or making any delays)
◉ apologising on someone elses behalf. Answer: usually app but not
ideal (bcs the person doesn't understand their mistake) but it DEPENDS
on context
◉ confidentiality unimportant factors. Answer: -the breachers intention
-the breachers rank
usefulness of notes are of minor importance
◉ confidentiality important factors. Answer: -uni/hospital policy
-patients right to confidentiality
-patient welfare
◉ if a patient is at risk. Answer: allowed to escalate the matter (raise
concern w seniors only- to not spread rumours and tell unnecessary
people)
◉ dealing w unprofessional behaviour. Answer: -stop situation