Addiction Psychiatrist Mock Interview

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How would you treat a patient that relapses?

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Heather Douglass

Heather Douglass has over 20 years of experience as a Career Coach, Recruiter, and HR Specialist. Much of her experience is as a Technical Recruiter in the healthcare industry.

Tell the interviewer about a time that one of your patients relapsed and the steps you took to care for them. Explain the treatment or program you wrote up for your patient, the extra time you spent encouraging them, and the individual counseling you provided. If you use a specific example, of course, remember the importance of patient confidentiality.

Heather Douglass

Heather Douglass has over 20 years of experience as a Career Coach, Recruiter, and HR Specialist. Much of her experience is as a Technical Recruiter in the healthcare industry.

"When a patient relapses, all you can do is help them pick up the pieces and start again. It's important to let my patients know that I believe in them and I'm here to help them, even if that means they fail. My patients know that they can be transparent with me and honest about their struggles. My office is a judgment-free zone, but it is not accountability-free. I make sure that my patients have an action plan for recovery and that they follow this."

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