An elderly patient has disclosed in confidence that they were forced to go to bed at 7.30pm against their own will You should __ Report it to the relevant senior person in charge Discuss it with the person accused of the incident Try to ignore as you donu2019t want to lose your job or cause trouble

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An elderly patient has disclosed in confidence that they were forced to go to bed at 7.30pm against their own will You should __ Report it to the relevant senior person in charge Discuss it with the person accused of the incident Try to ignore as you donu2019t want to lose your job or cause trouble

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Report it to the relevant senior person in charge

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This question relates to health care management and ethics. It considers the correct course of action upon a healthcare practitioner learning about a potential incident of abuse or lack of autonomy. Patient autonomy is a fundamental aspect of healthcare ethics. Reporting such an incident can help ensure any potential abuse is reviewed and rectified. Engaging in a personal discussion with the accused is usually not advised as, typically, complaints and allegations are handled via standard and official procedures to ensure unbiased judgement. Remaining silent about potential abuse is not appropriate as it represents neglect of professional duty. After all, healthcare practitioners are obliged to prioritize their patient's health, safety, and well-being over their personal considerations.

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An elderly patient has disclosed in confidence that they were forced to go to bed at 7.30pm against their own will You should __ Report it to the relevant senior person in charge Discuss it with the person accused of the incident Try to ignore as you donu2019t want to lose your job or cause trouble

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