United Kingdom

Questions

1. A colleague posts a jokey comment on a social networking site about a difficult patient and their embarrassing illness. Is this:

A. Fine, so long as you have appropriate security settings for your profile?

B. A breach of patient confidentiality?

C. A matter for the GMC?

2. When should you inform your PCT if you receive a police caution?

A. Within three days

B. On any future job application

C. Within seven days

3. How many complaints did the NHS receive in 2007?

A. 98,900

B. 133,600

C. 195,000

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