Legal, Ethical and Organizational Aspects (Professional Behaviours) — 45yo | Ethics | MCCQE1 Q#13593
MCCQE1 Question #13593
Dimension of Care
Health Promotion & Illness Prevention
Activity
Professional Behaviours
Objective
Legal, Ethical and Organizational Aspects
Section
Public Health / Ethics / Legal / Organizational (PHELO/PMCH)
Subject
Ethics
Last updated: February 2026
A 45-year-old family physician in a busy urban clinic has been working 12–14 hour days for several months, frequently skipping meals and breaks. Over the past 6 weeks, he has developed persistent fatigue, poor concentration, and irritability, and he has noticed he is making more minor documentation errors than usual. He is worried he may have an illness (e.g., depression, sleep disorder, or another medical condition) that could affect his fitness to practise, but he feels uncomfortable becoming a patient and has delayed seeking care.
Which action is most appropriate at this time?
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