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  1. 11/29/2025

    SJT: Clinical Prioritisation Under Pressure: The TRCCA Framework for Safe Decision-Making (MSRA SJT Deep Dive)

    What do you do when five tasks are all urgent — but you only have two hands and ten minutes? This episode is a high-impact deep dive into clinical and professional prioritisation under extreme pressure, using a strict, exam-safe hierarchy that mirrors exactly how the MSRA SJT expects you to think. You will master the TRCCA prioritisation framework — a reliable, repeatable structure for choosing the single safest action when multiple options are technically correct. You’ll learn to prioritise using:✅ Time-criticality (T) — immediate life threats✅ Risk reduction (R) — imminent instability✅ Capacity creation (C) — delegation & cognitive safety✅ Communication (C) — candour & updates✅ Administration (A) — the lowest-priority workload Across three fully worked scenarios, you’ll see how this hierarchy applies to:• Acute ward crises (sepsis vs hyperkalaemia)• Handover chaos and dangerous admin traps• Theatre near-misses, patient candour & safety culture You will learn:✅ Why sepsis bundles often outrank hyperkalaemia in SJT scoring✅ Why delegation is a clinical intervention, not just admin✅ Why doing TTOs yourself is a dangerous professionalism trap✅ How to prioritise candour over documentation after safety incidents✅ The correct sequence for Safety Huddle → Candour → LFPSE → PSIRF✅ Why blame-focused confrontation is always the lowest-scoring option This episode is essential for:• MSRA SJT candidates• Foundation Doctors & GP Trainees• Doctors struggling with prioritisation questions• Anyone who feels overwhelmed by competing clinical demands 📎 More MSRA resources to accompany this episode:https://passthemsra.com 00:00 — The five-task overload problem00:18 — Why instinct fails under pressure00:40 — Introducing the TRCCA prioritisation framework01:40 — T = Time-critical life threats01:57 — R = Risk reduction & imminent instability02:19 — C = Capacity creation & delegation03:24 — Why capacity creation outranks communication03:41 — Final rung: Administration is always last 04:01 — Scenario 1: Ward crisis (Sepsis vs Hyperkalaemia)04:32 — Why sepsis often outranks potassium in SJT scoring05:38 — Capacity creation via NIC support06:12 — Communication after stabilisation06:28 — Admin as lowest priority 06:50 — Scenario 2: Handover chaos07:28 — Unstable COPD vs severe hypokalaemia08:09 — The TTO administrative trap08:27 — Delegation as rank-3 clinical intervention09:14 — Final correct ranking explained 09:36 — Scenario 3: Theatre near-miss10:10 — Safety huddle as rank-1 priority10:38 — Candour before documentation11:03 — LFPSE vs PSIRF explained11:46 — Why blame emails destroy safety culture 12:36 — Three non-negotiable prioritisation rules13:36 — Capacity creation as a professional skill14:03 — Final take-home prioritisation mindset

    14 min

  2. 11/29/2025

    SJT: The GMC Judgment Playbook: How to Think, Rank & Score Highly in MSRA SJT (Professional Dilemmas Deep Dive)

    High scores in the MSRA SJT are not about clinical knowledge — they are about safe, predictable, GMC-aligned professional judgment under pressure. This episode is your professional “autopilot” playbook for consistently choosing the safest, highest-scoring options in both Ranking and Best 3 of 8 questions. In this deep-dive, you will master the exact thinking framework used by top-scoring candidates, built directly from GMC Good Medical Practice and real SJT marking logic. You will learn:✅ The 5 non-negotiable GMC principles behind all high-scoring answers✅ Why patient safety always outranks feelings, reputation, and convenience✅ The absolute rule of working within competence & escalating early✅ How to manage conflict, confidentiality, consent & professionalism safely✅ The legal Duty of Candour and your obligations after harm✅ The SAFE-EC checklist for instantly screening any SJT option✅ The scoring difference between Ranking vs Best-3 questions✅ Why choosing 4 options = automatic zero in Best-3✅ The Anchors Strategy for Ranking questions (best vs worst first)✅ The TRIO TEMPLATE for crafting perfect Best-3 answers✅ The 4 automatic fail red flags (friends/family, public conflict, delay, falsification)✅ The most common “polite but deadly” trap answers candidates fall into✅ Why documentation is your strongest legal and professional defence This episode is essential for:• MSRA SJT candidates• Foundation Doctors & GP Trainees• Anyone struggling with Best-3 and Ranking strategy• Doctors who want to think like a safe, regulator-proof clinician 📎 More MSRA resources to accompany this episode:https://passthemsra.com 00:00 — Why SJT is about judgment, not knowledge01:00 — What the exam is really testing01:42 — The 5 core GMC principles behind all high scores01:45 — Principle 1: Patient safety first02:17 — Principle 2: Work within competence & escalate03:03 — Why “not wanting to bother seniors” loses marks03:30 — Principle 3: Communication & professionalism04:05 — Principle 4: Teamworking & Duty of Candour04:41 — Principle 5: Fairness, boundaries & integrity05:13 — The SAFE-EC rapid screening tool06:15 — How Ranking questions are marked07:14 — The Anchors Strategy (best vs worst first)07:59 — How Best-3 questions are scored08:02 — Why picking 4 options = zero marks08:32 — The TRIO TEMPLATE for perfect Best-3 answers08:49 — Step 1: Immediate safety action09:03 — Step 2: Senior/policy escalation09:20 — Step 3: Communication & documentation10:14 — The 4 automatic fail red flags11:01 — Common “polite” trap answers12:17 — Why “wait until appraisal” is unsafe13:20 — Off-duty emergencies: your duty still applies14:07 — How to identify subtle trap options15:02 — Worked example using the TRIO framework18:26 — Why documentation is your strongest legal defence19:20 — “Be boringly safe”: the single winning mindset20:05 — Final professional take-home message

    22 min

  3. 11/29/2025

    SJT: Domestic Abuse in the NHS: Mandatory Reporting, DASH, MARAC & Life-Saving Safety Law (MSRA SJT Deep Dive)

    One disclosure. One plea for secrecy. One child at home.Domestic abuse is where patient trust collides with absolute legal duty — and your actions in the first few minutes can determine whether harm escalates or is prevented. In this high-stakes MSRA SJT deep dive, you will master the exact UK-legal, GMC-aligned domestic abuse safeguarding framework — with zero ambiguity on when confidentiality must be overridden to protect life. You will learn:✅ The Domestic Abuse Act 2021 definition — including economic abuse✅ Why children are automatic safeguarding victims if DA is present✅ Your GMC-mandated first response: private inquiry + validation✅ The immediate safety checklist (injuries, police, safe transport)✅ Why mediation or “hearing both sides” is always unsafe✅ The DASH (SafeLives) 24-item risk assessment✅ Non-fatal strangulation (NFS) as a medical & homicide emergency✅ High-risk red flags: weapons, pregnancy, separation✅ Escalation to MARAC for high-risk cases✅ The role of the IDVA as the patient’s key advocate✅ When confidentiality must be breached lawfully✅ The minimum-necessary information sharing rule✅ Safe documentation in the era of online patient portals✅ The complete SAFE HOME safeguarding mnemonic✅ Why couples counselling during abuse is dangerous✅ Three non-negotiable professional safeguarding rules This episode is essential for:• MSRA SJT candidates• Foundation Doctors & GP Trainees• Emergency, medical, surgical & community clinicians• Anyone responsible for adult & child safeguarding in the NHS 📎 More MSRA resources to accompany this episode:https://passthemsra.com 00:00 — High-stakes disclosure scenario: coercive control & a child at home00:57 — Why domestic abuse is one of the highest-risk clinical duties01:19 — Core professional mindset for DA safeguarding01:57 — Domestic Abuse Act 2021: full legal definition02:28 — Economic abuse explained03:00 — Children as automatic safeguarding victims03:24 — GMC duties when abuse is disclosed03:56 — Immediate best-practice response: privacy & validation04:27 — Model validation phrase that saves lives04:43 — Immediate safety checklist: injuries, police, transport05:02 — Communication safety traps (texts, letters, unsafe addresses)05:20 — Why mediation with the partner is always unsafe06:02 — Introduction to the DASH risk assessment06:14 — Why DASH is used across all UK agencies06:41 — Non-fatal strangulation (NFS) as a homicide predictor07:25 — Other urgent red flags: weapons, pregnancy, separation07:51 — Why children always mandate safeguarding referral08:08 — When and how to escalate to MARAC08:43 — The role of the IDVA09:04 — The full step-by-step safeguarding sequence09:41 — When confidentiality can be lawfully overridden10:25 — Minimum-necessary information sharing10:59 — Digital records & patient portal safeguarding risks11:49 — SAFE HOME mnemonic explained12:14 — Three absolute professional takeaways13:01 — Why couples counselling during abuse is dangerous13:36 — Final life-saving clinical & professional message

    14 min

  4. 11/29/2025

    SJT: Child Safeguarding & Gillick Competence: When Consent Never Overrides Protection (MSRA SJT Deep Dive)

    Child safeguarding is the highest legal and ethical duty in UK medicine — and few scenarios are as emotionally difficult or as heavily tested in the MSRA SJT as the conflict between Gillick competence, confidentiality, and mandatory protection. In this powerful deep dive, you will master the exact UK-legal, GMC-aligned framework for acting immediately and lawfully when a child or young person discloses abuse, exploitation, or risk — even when they beg for secrecy. You will learn:✅ The legal difference between Section 17 vs Section 47 (Children Act 1989)✅ Why reasonable suspicion — not proof — triggers duty to act✅ Why Gillick competence NEVER overrides safeguarding when significant harm is suspected✅ The absolute rule: never promise secrecy to a child at risk✅ When to involve police immediately (999 triggers)✅ Why children must always be seen alone for safeguarding history✅ How to handle abuse by a person in a position of trust (teachers, carers)✅ The mandatory dual-referral: MASH + LADO✅ How to share information lawfully without consent✅ The minimum necessary information rule✅ How to create court-safe documentation using verbatim quotes✅ The complete CHILD SAFE safeguarding mnemonic✅ The most dangerous MSRA SJT trap answers that cause automatic failure This episode is essential for:• MSRA SJT candidates• Foundation Doctors & GP Trainees• Paediatric, GP, Emergency & Community clinicians• Anyone responsible for safeguarding children and young people in the NHS 📎 More MSRA resources to accompany this episode:https://passthemsra.com 00:00 — High-stakes scenario: 15-year-old discloses sexual abuse by a teacher01:00 — Why this dilemma defines child safeguarding practice01:18 — Children Act 1989: Section 17 vs Section 4702:16 — Early help vs formal child protection02:43 — Working Together to Safeguard Children (2023)03:07 — Acting on reasonable suspicion, not proof03:42 — Immediate safety first & 999 triggers04:02 — Seeing the child alone: why privacy is non-negotiable04:34 — Never promise secrecy: the exact phrases to use05:18 — Gillick competence vs safeguarding: the critical legal boundary06:03 — Power imbalance & position of trust abuse06:28 — Bruising in pre-mobile infants: automatic Section 47 trigger07:00 — Dual-referral requirement: MASH + LADO07:44 — First–Next–Last referral pathway08:36 — Lawful information sharing without consent09:02 — Secure communication rules09:10 — Gold-standard safeguarding documentation09:48 — CHILD SAFE mnemonic explained10:58 — Three non-negotiable safeguarding principles11:27 — Maintaining therapeutic trust after referral12:14 — Final professional & exam-safe message

    12 min

  5. 11/29/2025

    SJT: Safeguarding & Vulnerable Groups in the NHS: The Complete Legal Duty Framework (MSRA SJT Deep Dive)

    Safeguarding is the single highest-stakes professionalism domain in UK medicine. It sits at the intersection of clinical care, the law, ethics, and patient safety — and it is one of the most heavily weighted areas in the MSRA SJT. In this comprehensive deep dive, you will learn the exact UK-legal, GMC-aligned safeguarding framework that allows you to act rapidly, lawfully, and defensibly when the pressure is at its highest. This episode brings together: ✅ The GMC duty to act on suspicion, not proof ✅ Children Act 1989 thresholds — Section 17 vs Section 47 ✅ Care Act 2014 Section 42 for adult safeguarding ✅ The five-step universal safeguarding pathway ✅ How to override confidentiality lawfully and safely ✅ What “minimum necessary information” really means ✅ Making Safeguarding Personal (MSP) and adult autonomy ✅ The six safeguarding principles under the Care Act ✅ High-risk red flags including non-fatal strangulation ✅ Correct use of MASH, LADO, MARAC & Adult Social Care ✅ How to create court-safe documentation with verbatim quotes ✅ The most dangerous MSRA SJT safeguarding traps You will also master: • The SAFE HOME domestic abuseDA mnemonic • The DORS referral-route framework • The four core safeguard patterns the SJT repeatedly tests This episode is essential for: • MSRA SJT candidates • Foundation Doctors & GP Trainees • Emergency, GP, Paediatric & Community clinicians • Any doctor responsible for safeguarding in the NHS 📎 More MSRA resources to accompany this episode: https://passthemsra.com 00:00 — Why safeguarding is the highest-stakes MSRA SJT topic 01:42 — High-tension disclosure scenario: child begging for secrecy 02:21 — The single core safeguarding rule 03:13 — GMC duty to disclose for safety 04:13 — Acting on suspicion, not proof 05:22 — Lawful information sharing & minimum necessary rule 06:25 — Child safeguarding law: Children Act 1989 06:49 — Section 47: significant harm threshold 07:04 — Section 17: child in need & cumulative harm 08:03 — When S17 escalates into S47 09:02 — Adult safeguarding: Care Act 2014 Section 42 09:48 — The six Care Act safeguarding principles 10:23 — Making Safeguarding Personal (MSP) in practice 10:59 — Capacity vs protection in adult cases 11:26 — The universal five-step safeguarding pathway 11:42 — Step 1: Immediate safety & 999 triggers 12:48 — Non-fatal strangulation as a homicide predictor 13:26 — Step 2: See alone, assess, explain confidentiality limits 15:01 — Step 3: Senior escalation & same-day statutory referral 16:13 — MASH, LADO, MARAC & Adult Social Care pathways 16:59 — Step 4: Lawful and secure information sharing 17:40 — Step 5: Court-safe documentation & planning 18:13 — SAFE HOME mnemonic for domestic abuse 19:04 — DORS framework for referral routes 19:53 — Pattern 1: Bruising in pre-mobile infant 21:11 — Pattern 2: Allegation against a professional (LADO) 22:03 — Pattern 3: High-risk domestic abuse 23:10 — Pattern 4: Adult self-neglect & hoarding 24:05 — The five most dangerous safeguarding traps 24:58 — Three absolute safeguarding rules for the MSRA 25:22 — Final professional take-home message

    26 min

  6. 11/29/2025

    SJT: Respecting Cultural & Religious Beliefs in the NHS: Law, Consent & Patient Safety (MSRA SJT Deep Dive)

    Respecting culture and faith is not a “soft extra” in UK medicine — it is a legal duty, a GMC professionalism requirement, and a core MSRA SJT scoring domain. These scenarios test whether you can balance respect for beliefs with valid consent, equality law, and patient safety under pressure. In this high-yield deep dive, you will master the exact UK-legal, GMC-aligned framework for handling cultural and religious requests safely, lawfully, and without discriminatory shortcuts. You will learn:✅ Why religion and belief are protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010✅ Your absolute duty of fairness and non-discrimination✅ The legal and ethical rules for valid consent with language barriers✅ Why family interpreters are unsafe for consent✅ The Accessible Information Standard (AIS) and mandatory communication support✅ How to manage refusal of life-saving treatment for religious reasons✅ The four pillars of capacity assessment in high-risk refusal✅ How to offer clinically safe alternatives without coercion✅ The five-step First–Next–Last framework for belief-based dilemmas✅ High-yield mnemonics (FASST & ASK-BELIEF) for instant exam recall✅ The most dangerous MSRA SJT trap answers that look efficient but fail the law This episode is essential for:• MSRA SJT candidates• Foundation Doctors & GP Trainees• Emergency, medical, surgical & community clinicians• Anyone responsible for consent, communication and equality in the NHS 📎 More MSRA resources to accompany this episode:https://passthemsra.com 00:00 — Why culture, faith & safety create high-stakes clinical dilemmas01:13 — Scenario: blood transfusion refusal with language barrier02:25 — Why efficiency must never override valid consent03:02 — Religion & belief as protected characteristics (Equality Act 2010)03:55 — GMC Good Medical Practice: fairness, communication & shared decisions04:31 — Shared decision-making & the role of capacity05:18 — The 5-step First–Next–Last clinical framework05:20 — Step 1: Ask about beliefs (never assume)05:32 — Step 2: Clarify clinical impact05:46 — Step 3: Arrange professional support & interpreters (AIS)06:07 — Step 4: Offer clinically safe alternatives06:22 — Step 5: Document decisions & risk discussion06:44 — The FASST mnemonic explained07:24 — ASK-BELIEF documentation framework07:55 — Pattern 1: Refusal of blood products08:14 — Pattern 2: Reasonable adjustments (prayer, modesty, timing)09:09 — Trap 1: Using family as interpreters10:12 — Trap 2: Refusing adjustments as “inconvenient”10:36 — Trap 3: Delaying care for a specific clinician10:59 — Immediate red flags for escalation11:13 — The 10-second rapid safety rules11:58 — Three non-negotiable professional takeaways12:23 — High-level rapid recall framework13:22 — Core terms: AIS, protected characteristics, shared decision-making, capacity14:18 — Final clinical & exam-safe message

    15 min

  7. 11/29/2025

    SJT: Recognising Neglect in Children & Adults: Cumulative Harm, Section 47 & Section 42 (MSRA SJT Deep Dive)

    Neglect is one of the most frequently missed — and most devastating — forms of safeguarding harm. Unlike acute abuse, neglect hides in patterns, trajectories, and small repeated failures, and the MSRA SJT is specifically designed to test whether you act on cumulative risk rather than isolated snapshots. In this high-yield deep dive, you will master the exact UK-legal, GMC-aligned framework for recognising and escalating both:• Child neglect through cumulative harm• Adult self-neglect including hoarding and severe care avoidance You will learn:✅ Why single incidents are rarely the trigger — patterns are✅ How to build a clean safeguarding chronology✅ The legal difference between Section 17 vs Section 47 (Children Act)✅ When Section 42 (Care Act) is triggered for adults✅ Why consent is NOT required to start safeguarding when harm risk exists✅ How to document objectively using facts, quotes, and timelines✅ When to escalate to MASH for children✅ When to escalate to Adult Social Care for self-neglect✅ How to manage hoarding, fire risk, and refusal of care✅ The role of Making Safeguarding Personal (MSP) in adults✅ The five most dangerous exam traps that lead to automatic mark loss✅ High-yield mnemonics (NEGLECT-CT & CHORE) for rapid recall✅ The FIRST–NEXT–LAST escalation structure for both child and adult neglect This episode is essential for:• MSRA SJT candidates• Foundation Doctors & GP Trainees• Paediatrics, GP, Emergency & Community clinicians• Anyone responsible for safeguarding decisions in the NHS 📎 More MSRA resources to accompany this episode:https://passthemsra.com 00:00 — Introduction: why neglect is one of the hardest safeguarding diagnoses01:04 — Child cumulative harm vs adult self-neglect01:35 — GP scenario: the classic cumulative neglect pattern02:18 — The core legal & professional duty to act early03:00 — Why the SJT penalises passive “watch and wait”04:28 — The three non-negotiable GMC principles05:38 — Step 1: Scan for cumulative patterns06:19 — Step 2: Objective documentation & chronology building07:05 — Step 3: Lawful information sharing without consent07:56 — Step 4: Referral & statutory thresholds08:23 — Section 17 vs Section 47 thresholds for children08:58 — Section 42 Care Act threshold for adults09:34 — Step 5: Multi-agency coordination10:11 — The NEGLECT-CT mnemonic explained10:48 — The CHORE framework for adult self-neglect11:34 — MSP and capacity in adult self-neglect12:20 — The five highest-risk SJT trap answers13:28 — Immediate red-flag neglect scenarios14:12 — Hoarding, fire risk & emergency escalation15:00 — Three final professional takeaways16:40 — Final clinical & exam-safe message

    17 min

  8. 11/29/2025

    SJT: Multi-Agency Safeguarding Roles: Multi-Agency Safeguarding Explained: MASH, LADO, MARAC & MAPPA (MSRA SJT Deep Dive)

    In safeguarding, choosing the wrong referral route — or delaying by even hours — can place patients at serious risk and expose you to major professional consequences. Yet confusion around MASH, LADO, MARAC and MAPPA remains one of the most common causes of MSRA SJT errors. This episode gives you a clear, operational, exam-safe framework to instantly identify the correct multi-agency “door”, share information lawfully, and document defensibly under pressure. You’ll master:✅ Why multi-agency safeguarding exists (no single service ever has the full picture)✅ The concept of organisational memory and why ad-hoc emails always lose marks✅ MASH as the single front door for new child safeguarding concerns✅ LADO for any allegation against a professional in a position of trust✅ The one-working-day rule for notifying LADO✅ MARAC for high-risk domestic abuse only✅ The role of the DASH risk assessment in triggering MARAC✅ MAPPA for managing violent and sexual offenders in the community✅ When clinicians contribute information rather than lead MAPPA✅ The FIRST–NEXT–LAST escalation sequence✅ The DOORS mnemonic for flawless high-scoring actions✅ Lawful breach of confidentiality to prevent serious harm✅ Common exam traps that cause automatic mark loss✅ High-yield model phrases that demonstrate senior-level understanding This episode is essential for:• MSRA SJT candidates• Foundation Doctors and GP Trainees• Emergency, medical and paediatric clinicians• Anyone responsible for raising safeguarding concerns in the NHS 📎 More MSRA resources to accompany this episode:https://passthemsra.com 00:00 — Scenario: witnessing inappropriate behaviour by a colleague01:25 — The single safeguarding takeaway: right door, lawful sharing, documentation02:06 — Why multi-agency safeguarding exists02:48 — Organisational memory & formal escalation03:38 — The four safeguarding “doors” framework03:48 — MASH: the front door for new child safeguarding concerns04:29 — LADO: allegations against professionals in positions of trust05:06 — The one-working-day LADO notification rule05:19 — MARAC: high-risk domestic abuse only05:35 — DASH risk assessment as the MARAC trigger06:06 — MAPPA: managing violent & sexual offenders06:40 — The FIRST–NEXT–LAST safeguarding sequence07:32 — The DOORS mnemonic (Determine, Obtain, Offer, Refer, Summarise)08:02 — Lawful information sharing & documentation protection09:01 — Mixed-risk scenario: adult DA + children — which door first?09:39 — High-risk exam traps that lose marks instantly10:29 — Model phrases for MARAC and LADO referrals11:09 — The three golden safeguarding rules12:10 — Why documentation is often the most critical safeguard

    12 min
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Free revision podcasts for the MSRA exam by passthemsra.com. Over 1,000 revision notes -> using UK NICE and GMC guidelines. Go to our website for even more content: 1,100 revision notes, 22k flashcards, 22k rapid recall notes, 8.8k rapid quizzes, 1k mock question papers and CPS + SJT question banks. Follow along on our blogs for even more: transcriptions, images and links to more resources. We have helped thousands of doctors around the world achieve their full potential.

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