Ethics MCQs for FCPS

In which of the following ways is it appropriate to break the bad news to a patient?

What should you do in response to a patient who is crying and telling you about their sister’s death?

Which of the following factors is important for a good doctor-patient relationship?

When a patient’s family comes to the hospital to discuss the patient’s diagnosis with the medical team, how should the healthcare team handle the situation if the patient’s brother does not want the patient to be told that they have cancer because he believes it will cause the patient to decline faster?

Which of the following situations is a valid reason for breaching patient confidentiality?

If a 48-year-old woman at the end stage of uterine fibroid cancer tells you not to tell her family about her condition, but her son asks about her mother’s condition and disease, what should you do?

When a patient is admitted to the ICU due to a heart problem, which of the following things is most likely to cause them anxiety?

Which of the following are sources of social support that can be provided to patients?

Which of the following is described in the Hippocratic Oath?

What are your plans for addressing the inappropriate behavior of the female patient who has expressed a desire for a personal relationship with you?

Which of the following is most likely to influence a patient’s compliance with therapy?

Which of the following best describes the ethical principles and standards that guide the professional conduct of doctors?

Why is informed consent important in research or medical procedures?

A patient has been brought to the emergency department and their family wants to accompany them. What is the most appropriate response?

Which of the following principles of medical ethics involves ensuring that all patients receive fair and equal access to healthcare resources?

Which of the following situations could potentially result in a breach of confidentiality in the healthcare setting?

Which of the following is important to ensure that the provider does not perform procedures beyond their training and qualifications, in order to prevent complications during a medical procedure?

Which of the following strategies is most effective for maintaining a good relationship between a doctor and a patient?

Which of the following may be a result of poor communication between a doctor and patient or a rushed approach to care?

Which of the following is a primary goal of the interaction between doctors and pharmacists?

Which of the following is a common reason for implementing a referral system in healthcare?

A patient has complained about the behavior of the receptionist, but other patients and staff have not had any issues with the receptionist. What is the most appropriate response?

What is the primary reason for pharmaceutical and doctor interactions?

Which of the following factors contribute to the assessment of a doctor’s professionalism in the field of behavioral sciences?

Which of the following is least likely to be done during an initial patient interview?

A pharmaceutical representative has offered you a free trip to Thailand and has asked you to participate in an academic panel discussion about a newly launched drug at your hospital. What is the most appropriate action to take in this situation?

Which of the following can help a doctor practice effective management in their clinical or hospital setting?

Which of the following best describes the focus of behavior sciences?”

Which of the following situations would it be appropriate to breach confidentiality in order to protect the patient’s well-being?