Course of Action — Revision Notes

⚡ 30-Second Revision

Identify the problem, actor and objective.
Separate evidence from allegation.
Test relevance, feasibility and proportionality.
Protect against credible urgent harm while investigating.
Specify a review point; temporary measures need follow-up.

2-Minute Revision

A good course of action addresses the stated problem using powers and resources the actor can reasonably exercise. Compare options on the same time horizon. Investigation does not itself protect people during an urgent hazard, while a permanent restriction may exceed what uncertain evidence supports.

Look for a feasible interim safeguard, reliable fact-finding and a clear review decision. Explain the legitimate attraction of the closest alternative before identifying the condition it fails. No single principle substitutes for reading the facts.

5-Minute Revision

A district clinic receives several credible complaints that a refrigerated medicine shipment became warm during transport. A replacement shipment can arrive that afternoon. Compare using the stock immediately, destroying it without assessment and quarantining it while arranging replacement and checking temperature records.

The first preserves convenience but exposes patients to unresolved quality concerns. The second prevents use but may discard usable stock without evidence. The third protects patients while allowing an evidence-based disposition.

If replacement were unavailable, identify the additional clinical and supply decisions required; do not silently assume the same operational answer remains adequate.

Vyyuha Quick Recall

R-F-P-E: Relevant, Feasible, Proportionate, Evidence-based. Add a review point.