What is your patient care philosophy?

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It's always a great idea to research the company before your interview. You want to get to know their care philosophy so that your answer can reflect what is important to them. What is the core of your care philosophy? Keep your answer concise yet sincere.

"Every day at work, I remind myself that everyone I come across has their struggles. Every person we care for has a story. I make sure to get to know my patients whenever possible. Everyone has the right to compassionate care."

"I have three philosophies when it comes to my work. One for the clinic, one for me, and one for the patient. First, I work in a system, and I respect that. I follow the rules, I maintain my certifications, and I appreciate the policies and values of whatever site I work. Patient care is a privilege, and I respect the role I have in clinical care and the part other people have. Second, I want to be the best at what I do. Every day I learn something, and that's because I choose to get better.
Last, I adapt to the individual. If I'm meeting the requirements of my position, and evolving within my profession, then I am free to adjust to my patient and be the provider they need. Some patients need a lot of attention; some want less, and some need boundaries. I have trained myself to adapt my communication style, so a patient gets what they need."

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"My philosophy is to care for others as I would want to be cared for or the way I would want my loved ones to be cared for. When my mother was hospitalized, she received great care. The nurses were compassionate and detailed. Even though she did not have a positive outcome, I have confidence that the staff at the facility she was at, gave her the best care they could."

Stephanie's Feedback

The personal example you share here is compelling. My only suggestion is to include a closing sentence to round out your response. For example: "I value being able to give my patients the same kind of compassionate care that my mother received; I remind myself that each of my patients is someone else's loved one."