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A patient with a mental health condition is dismissed by staff. You notice adminstration of their medication is delayed. What would you do?

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You notice patients from minority ethnic backgrounds often have their pain concerns taken less seriously. This happens repeatedly. How would you act?

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A patient asks for staff of a particular gender. No one of that gender is available. What would you do?

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A patient’s next of kin gives information that contradicts what the patient said. The team seems unsure. What would you do?

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A patient with a learning disability tells you something personal and asks you not to tell their family. The family asks you directly for information. What would you do?

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A patient’s lifestyle conflicts with your own values. You find it hard to remain neutral. How do you manage this?

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In handover, staff make dismissive comments about certain patients. You notice this happens often. What would you do?

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A patient with substance misuse history is treated with suspicion. Their pain is not managed properly. What would you do?

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At end-of-life, a patient’s family wants all interventions. The patient wanted comfort care. What would you do?

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You hear a colleague use a racist remark. You feel shocked. What should you do?

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You see a colleague who oftens rush through care for patients who struggle to speak English. You can’t stop thinking about it. What should you do?

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Patients with disabilities wait longer because accessible rooms and equipment are limited. You notice this is becoming more often. What would you do?

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"I felt staff didn’t take me seriously because of my background. I felt powerless". How could this patient's experience change?

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