Medical Assistant Mock Interview
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Question 29 of 34
Is there a type of patient or specific diagnosis that you find it more difficult to work with?
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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.
"I believe any medical professional will tell you, no matter what the diagnosis, if a client is not willing to learn about his diagnosis, ways to treat it, and to become active in a treatment plan, providing care is difficult. Clients make a choice daily whether or not to participate in their own plan of wellness."
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.
"I have come across some difficult patients in my career as a medical assistant. I would say the most challenging patients are those who do not follow their treatment plan yet tell me that they are. It's hard to work around dishonesty so I gently remind these patients that the only person they are hurting is themselves."
Ryan Brown created and launched MockQuestions in 2008.
Behavioral issues and dual diagnosis, like a bipolar alcoholic, can make treatment extremely difficult. What can make treatment even more difficult are those who don't cooperate or follow through with the plan of care. Tell the interviewer about a particular situation or patient. Be sure to respect patient confidentiality when sharing any examples.
Ryan Brown created and launched MockQuestions in 2008.
"When a patient doesn't take responsibility to start making changes that are constructive in their life, I find these cases very difficult. I do my best to empower them, because ultimately they are the ones who have control over their health and wellness. However, if they choose not to do the work, no plan of care will be effective."
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