NHS Band 6 Nurse Mock Interview
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How do you respond if you disagree with a doctor's orders?
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Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
As a nurse, you may not always agree with a doctor's orders if it may jeopardize the patient's well-being. The interviewers understand this and want to see how you communicate with a physician when questioning their orders. Explain why you might disagree with a physician's orders and how you professionally and diplomatically approach them or your superior based on the company's protocols.
Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"If I disagreed with a doctor's orders because I thought it would jeopardize my patient's health and well-being, I would follow my company's policy. During nursing school, I was taught that some organizations require their nurses to speak with a charge nurse or another superior who can then speak with the doctor, while others have the nurse who questions the order contact the physician with their concerns. I prefer speaking directly with the physician, but I will follow the NHS's protocols regarding this situation."
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I would be honest and inform the doctor that I did not agree with his orders as a nurse, we are the ones in the front line seeing the patients day in and day out. I would ask them to give me more information on why they were suggesting what they had, however, I would not be afraid to speak to someone higher (depending on the doctor in question, would discuss with a registrar/consultant for clarity).
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It's great to be an advocate for your patients and not be afraid to ask questions if you feel like something is off. It's all about professionalism, communication, interpersonal skills, and approach in these types of situations!
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