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Table 7 Mapping exercise of Concerns to GMC categories of professional behaviour

From: “Concerns” about medical students’ adverse behaviour and attitude: an audit of practice at Nottingham, with mapping to GMC guidance

GMC category

Number of Concerns forms mapped to each category

Examples of behaviour mapped to each category

Good clinical care

5

Inappropriate comments made to a patient in front of others

Inappropriate advice to a patient

Giving other students inappropriate advice about clinical care

Illegible writing

Failing to listen to patients’ opinion

Failing to contribute to patient care

Maintaining good medical practice

95

Absence from teaching with notice or prior permission

Failure to follow the timetable and/or get assignments signed off

General lack of commitment to teaching & learning activities and/or tutor meetings

Failure to engage with research project, poor note-keeping and general disorganisation

Ignoring emails or other contacts from teaching or administrative staff

Teaching & Training

8

Disruptive behaviour in group teaching sessions

Dismissive or arrogant behaviour to other individuals during teaching

Relationships with patients

24

Rudeness to colleague in presence of simulated patient

Making a patient feel uncomfortable during examination

Inconveniencing patients by not attending and not appreciating the problems caused

Not respecting professional boundaries (deciding to visit a patient at home)

Abrupt and non-empathetic manner with patients

Relationships with colleagues

80

Rude or aggressive to fellow students or to staff, with confrontational, intimidating or arrogant behaviour

Making fun of others inappropriately

Using offensive language during teaching sessions

Lack of engagement with clinical teams, disrespect, lack of insight into behaviour

Poor body language, inattention, disinterest and casual behaviour

Probity

41

Plagiarism or fabrication in written work

Failing to obey rules & regulations, particularly in Halls of Residence

Giving false identification when challenged

Drunk & disorderly behaviour in Halls, noise disturbance

Asking another student to sign them in for teaching, or signing another in themselves

Arrest or criminal offence

Writing rude/inappropriate comments on exam script

Health

24

Work or attendance affected by health disorders such as depression

Student failing to appreciate the effects of poor health on performance and seek support

Ongoing illness which may affect future ability to function as a doctor

  

Adversely affected by serious personal or relationship problems