How to Answer: Tell me about a time when you were trusted with confidential information.
Advice and answer examples written specifically for an Autopsy Assistant job interview.
23. Tell me about a time when you were trusted with confidential information.
How to Answer
Working within the medical career field you are trusted with sensitive information each day. Don't fall into this trap and answer this question with a story containing confidential information, people will view your answer negatively and view you as not being trustworthy. If you choose to tell about a situation be sure to be vague and not use names or too many details.
Written by Heather Douglass
1st Answer Example
"I'm trusted with confidential information every day. I make a point to leave my work at work and not discuss patients outside of the office. By not discussing confidential information about the patients I'm ensuring that I'm not breaking any rules and giving information to those that are not on a need to know basis."
Written by Heather Douglass
2nd Answer Example
"When I meet with family members of the deceased I keep the patient's"‹ information confidential."
Written by Heather Douglass