A student sees a consultant make a comment that a patient finds offensive. The patient looks upset. After the consultation the student describes what happened to their clinical supervisor in confidence. How appropriate is this action?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. A very appropriate thing to do
- Step 1: Discriminatory or offensive comments by senior staff should be reported through a proper route. Step 2. Telling the supervisor privately is a sensible first step that avoids confronting the consultant in front of the patient. Answer: A very appropriate thing to do. Why not the others: The report is proportionate, so it is not merely acceptable or inappropriate.
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