OT School Mock Interview

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Question 14 of 20

What would you do if your managing supervisor asked you to retain a patient that, in your opinion, had reached their maximum potential for care?

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Makayla Donigan

Makayla Donigan is a Certified Nurse Aide, Certified Phlebotomy Technician, and Medical Copywriter.

This question's focus is not what you would do in a provider-client relationship but how you would respond in a situation that involves your colleagues. Questions like these test your ethical code against the pressures of company demands and intrapersonal relationships. Be sure to address all sides of the problem in providing your response.

Makayla Donigan

Makayla Donigan is a Certified Nurse Aide, Certified Phlebotomy Technician, and Medical Copywriter.

"As an occupational therapist, there are not always clear lines to show how someone is recovering or responding to treatment. As a therapist under another therapist, it is expected that people will have different opinions regarding patient care. I think it is important as a medical professional to be able to communicate with others honestly, even if they are superior. I would ask the supervisor why they think the patient should be retained medically. I would then hope to present my evidence as to why I do not believe the patient should continue to receive services. If we were unable to reach an agreement after our discussion, I would seek help from other managers and state my opinion because it is important to advocate for the patient. "

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