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Question 17 of 31 for our Vibra Healthcare Mock Interview

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Question 17 of 31

Patient care requires a strong amount of compassion. Do you consider yourself a compassionate person?

"I understand that compassion is one of the top qualities that I need to bring to the workplace, being in the healthcare services profession. I consider myself a very compassionate individual. I am warm hearted, responsive to my patients' needs, and always empathetic."

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  • 17. Patient care requires a strong amount of compassion. Do you consider yourself a compassionate person?

      How to Answer

      To succeed in the healthcare services industry, you should have a solid level of compassion for your patients or customers. Talk to the interviewer about the compassionate qualities that you possess. How would you rate your level of compassion for others?

      Written by Ryan Brunner on January 29th, 2019

      1st Answer Example

      "I understand that compassion is one of the top qualities that I need to bring to the workplace, being in the healthcare services profession. I consider myself a very compassionate individual. I am warm hearted, responsive to my patients' needs, and always empathetic."

      Written by Ryan Brunner on January 29th, 2019

      2nd Answer Example

      "Some ways to describe yourself could be:

      - Understanding
      - Warm Hearted
      - Empathetic
      - Responsive
      - Charitable
      - Tender Hearted"

      Written by Ryan Brunner

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "Yes, I imagine myself in another person's situation and I react in a way that is helpful and therapeutic way. For example, I had a patient who was a homeless meth user and had to haVe a BKA. He required someone listening to him, understanding his situation and being nonjudgmental."

      Stephanie's Feedback

      That's wonderful that you identify as being a compassionate person. While the example you shared was compelling, I suggest using "person-first" language, such as "I had a patient experiencing homeless and struggling with meth addiction" rather than a "homeless meth user." It should always be the person first, and the challenge that they are experiencing. In the "Revised Answer" section, I have provided an example of how this response might be rewritten to improve impact.
      "I do consider myself to be a compassionate person, and I really try to imagine myself in another person's situation, and I react in a way that is as helpful and therapeutic as possible. One example that comes to mind is when I was working with a patient who was experiencing homelessness and struggling with meth addiction. What he really needed was someone listening to him, understanding the complexities of his situation, and being nonjudgmental. I was able to provide just that--active listening, compassion, and space for him to express himself."

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