Searching...
Flashcards in this deck (119)
  • What form replaced the DS1500?

    Special Rules-1 Form (SR1)

    administration forms
  • What is the purpose of the SR1 form?

    For terminal illness with expected death <12 months.

    administration forms
  • What does the Statement of Fitness for Work replace?

    Replaced Med3 and Med5.

    administration forms
  • What is the maximum duration of the Statement of Fitness for Work?

    Max. 3 months per form for the first 6 months.

    administration forms
  • Who can certify a fit note as of July 2022?

    Nurses, occupational therapists, pharmacists, physiotherapists, and doctors.

    administration certification
  • Can a fit note be backdated?

    Yes, if based on a previous assessment.

    administration certification
  • Do patients with multiple part-time jobs need separate certificates?

    No, they can submit to their main employer.

    administration certification
  • Can a fit note have a future start date?

    No, it must be issued on the current date.

    administration certification
  • What happens if a fit note is rejected by the employer?

    It is treated as if the patient is not fit for work.

    administration certification
  • What are some examples of statutory certificates?

    • Bankruptcy
    • Council tax exemptions
    • Death certificates
    • Notification of infectious diseases
    administration certification
  • What is the SC3 form used for?

    To apply for statutory paternity pay.

    administration forms
  • What is the duration of Statutory Maternity Leave?

    52 weeks total: 26 weeks ordinary + 26 weeks additional.

    administration maternity
  • How long must a mother take leave after birth?

    2 weeks (or 4 weeks if in certain occupations).

    administration maternity
  • When should you notify your employer about your maternity leave?

    At least 15 weeks before your due date.

    maternity employment
  • What is the earliest you can start your maternity leave?

    11 weeks before the expected week of childbirth.

    maternity leave
  • When does maternity leave start if the baby is born early?

    The day after the birth.

    maternity leave
  • What is the Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) duration?

    Paid for up to 39 weeks.

    maternity pay
  • What is the pay for the first 6 weeks of SMP?

    90% of your average weekly earnings (before tax).

    maternity pay
  • What is the pay for the next 33 weeks of SMP?

    £184.03 or 90% of your average weekly earnings (whichever is lower).

    maternity pay
  • What must you provide within 21 days of your SMP start date?

    • Letter from your doctor or midwife
    • MATB1 certificate
    maternity documentation
  • What are the eligibility criteria for Statutory Maternity Leave?

    • You’re an employee, not a worker.
    • Correct notice given.
    maternity eligibility
  • What are the eligibility criteria for Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP)?

    • Earn at least £123 a week.
    • Correct notice and proof of pregnancy.
    maternity eligibility
  • What should your employer provide if you are not eligible for SMP?

    Form SMP1 explaining the reason within 7 days.

    maternity documentation
  • What is Maternity Allowance?

    Paid if you cannot get SMP and are employed or self-employed.

    maternity allowance
  • How long can you receive Maternity Allowance?

    Up to 39 weeks if eligible.

    maternity allowance
  • What are the universal maternity rights?

    • Paid time off for antenatal care
    • Maternity leave and pay if eligible.
    maternity rights
  • What happens if high-risk duties cannot be amended?

    You may be suspended on full pay.

    maternity employment
  • What is Universal Credit?

    A benefit combining six benefits into one payment to help with living costs.

    benefits universal_credit
  • How often is Universal Credit usually received?

    Monthly (or twice a month in Scotland).

    benefits universal_credit
  • What are the benefits that can be received under Universal Credit?

    • Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA)
    • Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
    • Working Tax Credit
    benefits universal_credit
  • How is Universal Credit typically received?

    Monthly or twice a month in Scotland

    benefits universal_credit
  • What are the requirements to receive Universal Credit?

    • Live in the UK
    • Aged 18 or over
    • Low income or out of work
    • Less than £16,000 in savings
    • Below state pension age
    requirements universal_credit
  • Can 16 and 17-year-olds claim Universal Credit?

    Yes, if they are a carer, estranged from parents, have a child, or unable to work

    benefits universal_credit
  • What is the weekly amount for Statutory Sick Pay (SSP)?

    £116.75 per week

    benefits sick_pay
  • How long can you receive SSP?

    Up to 28 weeks

    benefits sick_pay
  • What must you do before receiving SSP?

    Inform your employer of your inability to work before their deadline or within 7 days

    benefits sick_pay
  • What are the eligibility requirements for SSP?

    • Be an employee
    • Earn at least £123 per week
    • Ill for more than 3 consecutive days
    eligibility sick_pay
  • What is the Income Support for?

    For those aged 16-59 on low income, working less than 16 hours per week

    benefits income_support
  • What replaced Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for adults?

    Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

    benefits disability
  • Who can claim Attendance Allowance?

    People aged 65 or over needing help with personal care due to disability

    benefits attendance_allowance
  • What is the State Pension age as of April 2021?

    66 for both men and women

    benefits pension
  • What is the Bereavement Support Payment?

    Lump sum followed by 18 monthly payments for spouses under state pension age when partner died

    benefits bereavement
  • What is the eligibility for Widowed Parent's Allowance?

    • Surviving partner raises a child < 19 years
    • Deceased had adequate national insurance contributions
    • Woman expecting late husband's baby
    • Divorcees/remarried are not eligible
    benefits bereavement
  • What is required to claim Bereavement Support Payment?

    Must claim within 3 months of partner’s death for full amount. Up to 21 months allowed but fewer payments.

    benefits bereavement
  • What is the Funeral Payment?

    One-off payment to partner or parent of the deceased on benefits to help pay for a funeral.

    benefits funeral
  • What is the Blue Badge scheme?

    Helps disabled people with severe mobility problems park close to destinations. Allows parking without charge in many places.

    mobility benefits
  • Who qualifies for a Blue Badge?

    • Over 2 years old
    • Higher Rate of Mobility Component of Disability Living Allowance
    • Personal Independence Payment for inability to walk > 50m
    • Registered blind
    • War Pensioner’s Mobility Supplement
    mobility benefits
  • What is the Certificate of Vision Impairment (CVI)?

    Form certifying someone as ‘sight impaired’ or ‘severely sight impaired’. Signed by a consultant ophthalmologist.

    vision impairment
  • What defines Severely Sight Impaired?

    Visual acuity < 3/60 with full visual field or < 6/60 with severe field reduction.

    vision impairment
  • What defines Sight Impaired?

    Visual acuity 3/60 to 6/60 with full field of vision or up to 6/24 with moderate reduction.

    vision impairment
  • What is a permanent disability related to walking?

    Inability to walk or considerable difficulty in walking.

    health disability
  • What can be reported to the Yellow Card Scheme?

    • Suspected ADRs to medicines
    • Medical devices
    • Defective medicines
    • Fake medicines
    • E-cigarettes
    health reporting
  • What should be reported for established medicines?

    All serious suspected ADRs, even if the effect is well recognized.

    health adr
  • What is the Black Triangle Scheme?

    New medicines under additional monitoring with an inverted black triangle symbol (▼).

    health monitoring
  • What details should be included in a Yellow Card report?

    • Suspect drug(s)
    • Suspect reaction(s)
    • Patient details
    • Reporter details
    • Additional information
    health reporting
  • What are considered serious reactions?

    • Fatal
    • Life-threatening
    • Disabling
    • Congenital abnormalities
    • Prolonged hospitalization
    health reactions
  • What vaccines are included in travel immunizations?

    • Malaria prophylaxis
    • Yellow fever
    • Meningitis ACWY
    health vaccination
  • What is the UK licensed vaccine for yellow fever?

    Stamaril is the only UK licensed yellow fever vaccine.

    health vaccination
  • What is the lifelong protection provided by yellow fever vaccination?

    A single dose of Stamaril provides lifelong protection.

    health vaccination
  • What is the only UK licensed vaccine for Yellow Fever?

    Stamaril

    vaccination yellow_fever
  • What type of vaccine is Stamaril?

    Live vaccine

    vaccination yellow_fever
  • What is the duration of protection from a single dose of Yellow Fever vaccine?

    Lifelong protection in most cases

    vaccination yellow_fever
  • How long after vaccination is the International Certificate of Vaccination valid?

    10 days after vaccination for life

    vaccination yellow_fever
  • What are the symptoms of Yellow Fever?

    • High fever
    • Vomiting
    • Jaundice
    • Bleeding
    yellow_fever symptoms
  • What strains does the Meningitis ACWY vaccine cover?

    • A
    • C
    • Y
    • W135
    vaccination meningitis
  • Who requires the Meningitis ACWY vaccine?

    Travelers to sub-Saharan Africa and Saudi Arabia

    vaccination meningitis
  • What is the recommended duration for Chloroquine before travel?

    1 week before travel

    anti-malaria chloroquine
  • Can Mefloquine be used during pregnancy?

    No

    anti-malaria mefloquine
  • What vaccines must be given as part of NHS Additional Services?

    • Cholera
    • Hepatitis A
    • Typhoid
    • Paratyphoid
    • Poliomyelitis
    • Smallpox
    vaccination nhs
  • What is the status of Hepatitis B immunizations?

    Can be provided as NHS or private

    vaccination hepatitis_b
  • What types of vaccines can HIV patients safely use?

    Inactivated vaccines

    vaccination hiv
  • What is a valid reason for removing patients from the list?

    • Death
    • Move out of practice area
    administration patient_removal
  • What must be done before removing a patient for violence?

    Inform the police (or Procurator Fiscal)

    administration patient_removal
  • Who issues the Medical Certificate of Cause of Death (MCCD)?

    The doctor who attended the patient during their last illness

    administration mccd
  • Who is ultimately responsible for certifying a patient's death in a hospital?

    The consultant in charge of the patient's care.

    medical death consultant
  • What must happen if no doctor who cared for the patient can be found?

    The death must be referred to the coroner.

    medical death coroner
  • What is required if the attending doctor hasn't seen the patient in 28 days before death?

    The death must be referred to the coroner before registration.

    medical death registration
  • What is the format for writing a death certificate?

    1a) Disease causing death 1b) What led to 1a 1c) What led to 1b 2) Contributory conditions.

    medical death certificate
  • What should be avoided when stating the cause of death?

    Avoid 'old age', vague terms, organ failure, and abbreviations except for HIV, AIDS, MRSA.

    medical death certification
  • When can 'old age' be the sole cause of death?

    If the patient is 80+, has a long-term care history, gradual decline observed, and no identifiable disease.

    medical death old_age
  • What must be reported to the coroner within 24 hours?

    Unknown identity of deceased, unavailable doctor, deaths of minors, sudden or suspicious deaths.

    medical death reporting
  • What are the grounds for a legal abortion under the 1967 Abortion Act?

    Prevent serious long-term injury to physical or mental health of the woman.

    medical abortion law
  • What does the 1967 Abortion Act require in England, Scotland, and Wales?

    • Opinion of 2 registered medical practitioners
    • Only a doctor can terminate a pregnancy
    • Must occur in an NHS hospital or approved place
    • No charge
    law abortion
  • What is the purpose of Form HSA1?

    • Signed by 2 RMPs before abortion
    • Kept in notes for 3 years
    law abortion
  • What is Form HSA2 used for?

    • Signed by 1 RMP within 24 hours of emergency abortion
    • Kept in notes for 3 years
    law abortion
  • What is the purpose of Form HSA4?

    • Submitted to chief medical officer within 14 days
    • Used for legalities and statistics
    law abortion
  • What are the grounds for abortion according to the 1967 Act?

    • Risk to mother’s life
    • Risk of grave permanent injury to mother
    • Pregnancy not exceeding 24 weeks with greater risk if continued
    • Substantial risk of baby suffering from serious handicaps
    law abortion
  • What is required for an emergency abortion?

    • HSA2 form completed within 24 hours
    • Opinion of two doctors does not apply
    law abortion
  • What does the GMC guidance say about receiving gifts?

    • No encouragement of gifts
    • Unsolicited gifts can be accepted
    • Gifts worth £100+ must be recorded
    ethics gifts
  • What is the policy on genetic testing in childhood?

    • Delayed until children can participate in the decision
    • Requires appropriate consent
    • Children under 16 can consent if Gillick competent
    ethics genetics
  • What does the GMC say about a patient’s request to change gender on records?

    • Respect the request without waiting for Gender Recognition Certificate
    • Do not disclose gender history without consent
    ethics transhealth
  • What are the adverse effects of feminizing hormone therapy?

    • Increased risk of venous thromboembolic disease
    • Cardiovascular disease
    • Hypertension
    • Hyperprolactinaemia
    health hormones
  • What should be monitored in male-to-female transgender clients on hormone therapy?

    • Feminizing effects
    • Adverse effects
    health transgender monitoring
  • What are the ethical principles in healthcare?

    • Autonomy
    • Beneficence
    • Non-Maleficence
    • Justice
    ethics healthcare
  • What is the principle of Double Effect?

    • Good effect intended
    • Harmful effect foreseen but not intended
    • Harmful effect not the means to the good effect
    • Good effect outweighs harmful effect
    ethics healthcare
  • What must health professionals do under the duty of candour?

    • Be open and honest with patients
    • Apologize for errors
    • Offer remedies or support
    • Explain effects of incidents
    ethics healthcare communication
  • What does the Selected List Scheme (SLS) allow?

    Prescription of branded ED medication for specific diagnoses

    health medication nhs
  • What is the limit of foster children per family?

    3 foster children

    foster_care regulations
  • What are indicators of possible domestic violence in patients?

    • Frequent vague symptoms
    • Missed appointments
    • Non-compliance
    • Physical symptoms
    domestic_violence healthcare indicators
  • Who should be reported for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) if under 18?

    • Child/young person who has had FGM
    • Physical signs indicating FGM
    health fgm
  • Who does the mandatory reporting duty apply to?

    • Regulated professionals in private education/healthcare
    health reporting
  • What to do if a patient is over 18 and has had FGM?

    • Signpost to support services
    • Safeguarding risk assessment if children are at risk
    health fgm
  • What should you do if treating a girl under 18 with genital piercing/tattoo/surgery?

    • Make a report
    health reporting
  • Should you inform the girl/family about the report?

    • Yes, explain the reasons unless it risks harm
    health communication
  • What is the first step in managing occupational exposure to HIV?

    • Clean the site thoroughly with soap and water
    health hiv
  • What should be done for puncture wounds exposed to HIV?

    • Encourage bleeding, do not suck the wound
    health hiv
  • What should be reported to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)?

    • Occupational exposures to HIV
    health hiv
  • What to do for sexual exposure to HIV?

    • Direct to HIV/sexual health clinic for PEPSE
    health hiv
  • When is PEPSE offered after sexual exposure?

    • Uninfected partner of known HIV-positive
    • Unprotected sex with unknown status
    • Victims of sexual assault
    health hiv
  • What is PEPSE?

    Post-Exposure Prophylaxis for Sexual Exposure (PEPSE)

    hiv pepse
  • When should PEPSE be initiated?

    Within 72 hours of exposure, ideally within 24 hours.

    hiv pepse
  • When is HIV testing recommended after exposure?

    8–12 weeks after exposure.

    hiv testing
  • Is PEP recommended for needlestick injuries in the community?

    Generally, no, as the risk is extremely low.

    hiv needlestick
  • What should be done if factors influencing HIV transmission are present?

    Seek expert advice from an HIV specialist or Accident and Emergency department.

    hiv expert_advice
  • What is the estimated risk of HIV transmission from human bites?

    Less than 1 in 10,000.

    hiv human_bite
  • What is the first step in managing a potential HIV exposure?

    Risk assess the situation.

    hiv risk_assessment
  • What is the follow-up testing required for high-risk cases?

    Testing at 4-6 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months post exposure.

    hiv follow_up
  • What should be done if the source's HIV status is unknown?

    Obtain consent and assess viral status of source and exposed person.

    hiv viral_status
  • What are the ethical principles in healthcare mentioned?

    Beneficence, Non-maleficence, Justice/fairness.

    ethics healthcare