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Smelling of alcohol - 1V34

PLAB 2 / UKMLAMedical Ethicscolleague

Case Scenario

You are: FY2 Doctor in Surgical Department

Patient: Dr. James Berlin, fellow FY2 doctor who has been arriving late and smelling of alcohol

Task: Address your colleague's concerning behavior privately and provide appropriate support

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What this station tests

Communicating with a colleague, such as giving a handover or raising a concern.

Data gathering: History, examination and assessment skills
Clinical management: Diagnosis, investigations and a safe plan
Interpersonal skills: Rapport, empathy and clear explanation

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