Behavioral Anesthesiologist Mock Interview
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Tell me about a time you encountered a patient that was afraid of treatment and had to be educated further before following through with care.
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Darby Faubion has been a Nurse and Allied Health Educator for over 20 years. She has clinical experience in several specialty areas, including pediatrics, medical-surgical, critical care, and hospice.
As an Anesthesiologist, you will often work with patients who are fearful of the medical situation they are in. Your interviewers want to hear that you have a calculated approach with fearful patients that is respectful, caring, and educational to put them at ease.
Darby Faubion has been a Nurse and Allied Health Educator for over 20 years. She has clinical experience in several specialty areas, including pediatrics, medical-surgical, critical care, and hospice.
"A few months ago, I was on service in a busy labor and delivery unit. A first-time mother was extremely scared of needles, and the epidural made her extremely anxious. Knowing that many women are fearful of this procedure, I talked to her about my years of experience delivering epidurals and the exceedingly low rate of complications from the procedure. Then, I went into explaining all of the benefits of the procedure in her upcoming delivery. The key to calming the patient for the procedure is painting a clear picture for her and using the nursing staff to put her mind at ease during the quick procedure."
Ryan Brunner has over ten years of experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring candidates in the healthcare, public service, and private manufacturing/distribution industries.
Before your interview, think of a time you calmed a patient who was afraid of a medical procedure. Explain why the patient was afraid, and describe the steps you took to put them at ease before their procedure. Stress your ability to calm a patient and educate them on the procedure.
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