SJT: Free Mastering the MSRA SJT (3 of 3): The Essential GMC Core Guidance Cheat Sheet

A rapid-fire deep dive into the GMC’s core guidance and key UK laws for the MSRA SJT. We compress 33 essential GMC guidelines into exam-ready actions, scenarios, and sticky mnemonics—so you can prioritise safety, escalate early, act lawfully, and document like a pro.What you’ll learn• Good Medical Practice (2024): safety first, work within competence, escalate early, document clearly.• Confidentiality & Data Protection: minimum necessary info; implied vs explicit consent; secure handling.• Education & Training: anonymise first; get explicit consent if identifiable/sensitive.• Third-party reports (employers/insurers): written consent + relevant, factual, proportionate disclosure.• Serious Communicable Disease & Public Interest: seek senior/Caldicott advice; document decisions.• Fitness to Drive (DVLA/DVA): advise legal duty to notify; if persistent risk → inform DVLA and tell patient.• Violence/Knife/Gunshot: treat first; safeguarding; usually inform police for non-accidental injuries.• Social/News Criticism: never reveal patient info; keep responses general; get defence/comms advice.• Personal Beliefs: no discrimination; conscientious objection only with seamless onward access; emergencies override.• Conflicts of Interest: declare interests; don’t let them influence care; transparent fees/gifts.• Social Media: same standards online; protect confidentiality; be clear about your role.• Ending the Professional Relationship: only after genuine trust breakdown; follow process; ensure continuity.• Safeguarding & 0–18s: best interests; Gillick/Fraser; lawful information-sharing; follow local pathways.• Prescribing: adequate knowledge of patient; evidence-based; avoid self/family prescribing (except true emergency).• Consent & Capacity: shared decisions; material risks; presume capacity; MCA best interests if lacking.• Recordings/Images: implied consent for direct care; explicit consent for teaching/research/media; store securely.• Research: REC approval; valid consent; protections for those lacking capacity.• End-of-Life: DNACPR = CPR only; ADRTs/LPAs; early advance care planning; meticulous documentation.• Leadership & Raising Concerns: speak up early; use formal channels; keep records.• Duty of Candour: be open; sincere apology; explain; offer remedy; report and learn (near-misses too).• Delegation vs Referral: check competence; transfer complete info; clarify responsibility.• Legal/Witness/Reporting: duty to court; impartial evidence; tell GMC promptly about cautions/charges/findings.• 2024–25 Update: GMC standards also apply to Physician Associates and Anaesthesia Associates (within scope).Mnemonics featuredACCESS • REPORT • CONTACT • DRIVE • STAB • SILENT • BELIEF • SOCIAL • CONTINUE • CHILD • SAFER • INFORM • CROPP • VALID • ADVANCE • TEAMS • SPEAKUP • APOLOGY • SAFE TRANSFER • HONEST📎 More MSRA resources to accompany this episode:• PassTheMSRA – Home: https://www.passthemsra.com• SJT for the MSRA (course): https://www.passthemsra.com/courses/sjt-for-the-msra/• SJT Mock Papers (x10): https://www.passthemsra.com/courses/sjt-msra-mock-papers-x-10/• YouTube channel (free videos): https://www.youtube.com/@PasstheMSRAEducational only—always follow your local policies and the most current national guidance.