A 17-year-old boy with autism and a learning disability is admitted for surgery. Which legal duty applies to the hospital?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Make reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010
- Step 1: Disabled people are entitled to reasonable adjustments.
- Step 2: Examples include longer appointments, quiet space and involving carers.
Answer
Make reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010.
Why not the others: Exclude him from the ward and arrange care at home to avoid disruption: Exclusion is discrimination. No adjustments are needed: Adjustments are required by law. Treat him exactly as every other patient, to avoid any unfair advantage: Identical treatment may disadvantage him.
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