PLAB 1 (GMC, international medical graduates) · Ethics, law and professionalism

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A GP has a conscientious objection to termination of pregnancy. A 24-year-old woman asks for a referral. What does GMC guidance require?
A consultant wishes to prescribe a licensed drug for an indication outside its licence because evidence supports it and no licensed alternative is suitable. What does GMC guidance say?
Parents of a 6-year-old with life-threatening meningococcal septicaemia refuse antibiotics on religious grounds. The child cannot decide. What is the doctor's best action?
A 3-year-old needs routine immunisation. The mother has parental responsibility and consents but the father, who also has parental responsibility, objects. What is the legal position?
A man detained under section 3 of the Mental Health Act for schizophrenia develops acute appendicitis. He has capacity and refuses surgery. What is the position?
A woman has a lasting power of attorney for health and welfare for her mother, who now lacks capacity. The mother needs ventilation for pneumonia. The daughter wishes to refuse it. What determines whe…
A doctor is about to tell a patient that her scan shows metastatic cancer. Which step in a recognised model such as SPIKES comes first after setting up the interview?
A patient has died. His brother asks a doctor for details of his diagnosis, which he never discussed with the family. What is the correct approach?

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