SJT: Sharing Patient Information – Law, Ethics & Relatives (passthemsra.com) - Free MSRA revision

This episode breaks down exactly how to share patient information safely, legally and ethically under GMC guidance, the Mental Capacity Act, and NICE carer-support standards. It covers capacity, consent, best interests, secure communication, identity checks, minimum-necessary disclosure, and how to manage demanding relatives under pressure. A definitive MSRA SJT framework for working with families while protecting patient autonomy. 0:00 The two-patient dilemma00:18 Competing requests from relatives00:40 Core exam principle01:00 Legal + ethical landscape (GMC, MCA, NICE)01:38 Patient wishes as the starting point02:05 Agreeing in advance what can be shared02:40 Minimum necessary rule03:10 What not to disclose03:40 Secure identity checks04:15 Approved communication channels04:50 Model phrases for competent patients05:20 Handling demanding relatives05:55 Fluctuating capacity06:15 MCA assessment essentials06:48 Best-interests pathway07:25 Honouring prior expressed wishes08:00 Supporting carers (NICE NG150)08:40 Screening for carer strain09:05 CARER mnemonic09:40 Classic pitfalls and trap answers10:20 Final takeaways• Patient wishes override all other preferences• Minimum-necessary disclosure = essential clinical facts only• Verify identity + consent before sharing anything• No WhatsApp, personal emails, or full record dumps• Capacity must be assessed decision-specifically• Best-interests = gather views to understand patient’s values• Carers must be identified, supported, and signposted• Documentation is your legal defenceCARER mnemonic:• C – Consent/preferences• A – Assess capacity• R – Relevant minimum share• E – Engage + support carers• R – Record decisions thoroughlyLinks:• passthemsra.com – Complete MSRA revision, notes, mocks, flashcards• freemsra.com – Free podcasts, threads and rapid-learning guides• msra.io – Smart MSRA Qbank with analytics#MSRA #SJT #MedicalRevision #UKDoctors #MedEd #Confidentiality #MentalCapacityAct #BestInterests #CarerSupport #PatientSafety #passthemsra #freemsra #msraio