How do you handle a disagreement with a physician?

"As a new NP, I did run into this situation when treating a patient during my first month at the hospital. I was working under an attending physician, helping him do rounds, and there was a very complex patient with many chronic illnesses. I recommended a treatment plan for that patient, and the physician disagreed. Because it was his patient with whom he had a history, I supported his recommendation, and then later, we had a debrief of sorts. I asked him to walk me through his thinking and decision-making, so I could better understand how we came to different treatment options. It was a good learning experience and helped me develop diagnosing skills with complex patients."

"I have not encountered this type of situation before, but if I disagreed with a physician, I would be respectful in my approach. I would ask to have a conversation to explain the reasoning behind my diagnosis process or my recommendation for treatment. I would also be open to hearing why the physician disagreed with my assessment, and I would keep an open mind so I could learn or improve if I missed a step or did something incorrectly."