Hi guys, here's another common ethical scenario about blood transfusions, consent capacity and Jehovah's Witnesses! Do feel free to watch the video again if you're still unsure about certain things - this can be quite a tricky scenario to deal with 😅 Best of luck with your interviews!
Timestamps:
00:00 intro
00:43 video intro and resources
01:26 video outline
01:39 scenario 1
01:56 answer
02:19 JWs
03:01 what to do if the patient is unconscious
03:50 what if you’re taken to court?
04:54 what if the patient was conscious?
05:17 assessing capacity to consent
06:16 autonomy
06:41 beneficence
07:01 competence vs decisions
07:30 scenario 2
07:58 reasons for refusing a blood transfusion
08:34 communication skills
09:28 Gillick competence
10:52 how to deal with parents refusing treatment
11:12 what if you’re taken to court?
11:40 emergencies vs non-emergencies
12:35 what if the child is incompetent?
14:04 Gillick vs adult competence
14:44 a series to watch!
15:18 outro
Parental responsibility, consent and capacity in children (Mental Capacity Act): https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/consent-to-treatment/children/
Here's my PowerPoint of lots of questions they could ask! https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1sjiZ-xvurNjp9uW7lrBPYHuCphDZsFIn/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=108305605381326471802&rtpof=true&sd=true (you can save a copy to your drive if you want to edit it)
Useful resources for medicine interview practice:
Medicine interview book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Medical-Interviews-Questions-Analysed-Multiple-Mini-Interviews/dp/1905812051/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=medical+school+interviews&qid=1631473098&sr=8-1
Medic portal (hot topics): https://www.themedicportal.com/application-guide/medical-school-interview/nhs-hot-topics/
Medic mind: https://www.medicmind.co.uk/free-mmi-mock/
Medic Mind YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWr-EUVsI2Gxv2dbs7yuPmg
Who am I → I’m a final year medical student studying at Hull York Medical School and I make videos related to medicine to, hopefully, help students get into medical school. But, I will also be making other content too 😉
My music channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4am4hW6_sRG3tEN7gNAbrA
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