In the UK, a nurse believes a senior clinician is discouraging staff from reporting repeated neglect of patients. What should the nurse do?
Correct answer: B. Raise the concern through safeguarding and speaking-up procedures
- A. Remain silent because the person is more senior
- B. Raise the concern through safeguarding and speaking-up procedures
- C. Post the details on social media to gain public attention
- D. Discuss the concern only with the colleagues who agree
Explanation
The NMC Code requires nurses to raise concerns when patient safety or wellbeing is at risk. If usual routes are ineffective or involve the senior clinician, the nurse should use the organisation’s safeguarding, freedom to speak up, or escalation procedures and keep an objective record.
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Safeguarding covers recognising signs of abuse, neglect, exploitation and domestic violence in children and adults, responding to disclosure, recording facts, sharing information lawfully and escalating to the safeguarding lead or relevant authority. Duty of candour requires openness, apology, explanation and reporting after qualifying harm, and is distinct from investigating blame or proving negligence.
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