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PRACTICE QUESTIONS
Situational Judgement - SJ5 SJ5-1 Correct answer: D
Although there may be apparent consequences for raising an issue with the senior doctor, the overriding consideration should be that of
the patient. Assessments should be marked professionally and objectively – this is not an important consideration.
SJ5-2 Correct answer: A
The patient’s safety and wellbeing should be the main concern at all times.
SJ5-3 Correct answer: B
This may be true, and may be important when deciding how to respond. However, it is based on an assumption and so is not a very important consideration.
SJ5-4 Correct answer: B
This may be true and so it is important to take it into account, however, as Cameron has received a direct complaint from a patient, this should be followed up regardless of who can support or refute it.
Situational Judgement - SJ6
SJ6-1 Correct answer: B
The General Medical Council requires students to work “...within the limits of their competence, training and status as medical students.” A medical student is not qualified to discuss the possible outcomes of the patient’s blood test
nor what the future may hold for the patient. However, it is correct for a student to explain his role to the patient, so that the patient understands the student’s position. In this situation, where
a patient is concerned or worried about their health, the medical student should acknowledge the patient’s concerns and advise the patient to address their concerns with a more appropriate member of staff.
SJ6-2 Correct answer: A
On any occasion that a patient is concerned
or worried about their health, this should be acknowledged by any person involved with their care. Although the medical student is not yet qualified to address the patient’s concerns directly, by acknowledging them and giving the patient the option to raise them with
the senior doctor, the student is assuring the patient that he is being listened to and that his concerns are being taken seriously.
SJ6-3 Correct answer: B
The senior doctor has overall responsibility
for the care of the patient and in this case would be the most appropriate member of staff to address the patient’s concerns directly. However, ideally the student should also indicate that they empathise with the patient about their concerns.
SJ6-4 Correct answer: D
The General Medical Council requires
students to work “...within the limits of their competence, training and status as medical students.” A medical student is not qualified to discuss the possible outcomes of the patient’s blood test nor what the future may hold for the patient. By telling the patient not to worry, the student is inappropriately (and perhaps falsely) reassuring the patient. A student should acknowledge the patient’s concern and indicate that they empathise with the patient about their concerns.
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