Colleague Smelling of Alcohol
MMIMediumEthics · 6 minSelf-marked
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Colleague Smelling of Alcohol
You suspect a colleague has been drinking on the job. What do you do?
Likely follow-ups
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What if they are senior to you?
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What if you're wrong?
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What GMC guidance applies?
Your answer
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Resources & frameworks
- Four pillars: autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, justice.
- Name the conflict → weigh both sides → gather more info → safe, patient-centred action.
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- Raise it locally first, but you cannot stay silent. GMC's duty of candour and patient safety duties override loyalty.
- Frame the conversation with the colleague directly first if safe - they may have an explanation or need urgent help.
- Escalate to the supervisor / clinical lead if the risk is immediate or the colleague is evasive.
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Score each skill against the rubric, then add a line of evidence. Scale:
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Ethical Awareness
0/3Prioritises patient safety
Professionalism
0/3Knows the escalation path
Courage
0/3Willing to challenge a peer
Communication
0/3Handles a difficult conversation
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What would you change next time?
Your overall score / 10
Total: 0/12(Core 0/6 • Extra 0/6 • Score 0/10)
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