If you had typed a test report of one of your family members and knew they were waiting for the results, would you feel comfortable telling them the results?

Don't fall for this!! Many times interviewers will ask questions that have the 'do you feel comfortable' phrase to see if you will be nervous under pressure. Listen to the whole question here. A medical transcriptionist has access to patient records every day while transcribing physician's notes, etc., but only medical staff such as a doctor or designated nurse can give test results. This is where your integrity as a medical professional cannot waiver, even for a family member. Show compassion toward the person wanting results, but be confident about why you cannot and will not give them the result yourself.

"I know how frustrating it can be waiting on test results. However, my job as a transcriptionist is not direct patient care. I would tell my family member that I am not allowed to discuss any information in any reports that I may see and that she has to either call her doctor's office or make an appointment to go in to get her results."