29th September 2021

You are a junior doctor, working in primary care. You attend an elderly patient on a home visit

You are a junior doctor, working in primary care. You attend an elderly patient on a home visit, and find the patient sitting in a state of undress on the toilet. They tell you that they have been sat there for several hours following the visit of their morning carer – who helped them to the toilet, and then left promptly.

Which of the following statements would be the best course of action?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.