PT School Mock Interview

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Question 13 of 20

How would you handle a situation where you disliked your patient?

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Makayla Donigan

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

No person can be expected to like every person that they encounter. The interviewer wants to know that you are professional enough to move beyond your feelings and ensure that every patient receives high-quality care no matter what. Talk about how you actively acknowledge the problem and check your actions before you do them to make sure that the patient is put first.

Makayla Donigan

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

"I worked as a CNA in a local hospital. One patient was very demanding and asked me to do things that were not associated with their care, like calling numerous relatives from out of state or bringing them freshly made coffee every single hour. I recognized that while I did not like the patient, I still had to show them the same respect as I would a patient I got along with. I still made sure that he received all of the proper care and that his needs were met in the hospital and put that before any personal feelings."

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