A doctor tells a colleague in a lift, with other people present, that they have just seen a patient with a very rare condition. No name or ward is mentioned. How appropriate is this action?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Inappropriate, though not disastrous
- Step 1: Patient information should not be discussed in public places. Step 2. The detail is limited, so identification is unlikely, but the habit risks a real breach. Answer: Inappropriate, though not disastrous. Why not the others: It is more than a minor lapse in judgement but not a serious breach, since the patient cannot be identified.
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