QUESTION 18 OF 30

What would you do if a patient you had been working with started refusing to work with you?

"I would respect that patients decision and ask who they would like to see and how I could make them feel more comfortable while they waited."

As a Physical Therapist Assistant you may run into a situation where a patient you've worked with for awhile has decided they want a new therapist. Would you approach the patient and ask why they've requested a new therapist? Would you let it go and go about your day? Your personality type will determine whether or not you confront the situation or not.

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Anonymous Answer

I would respect their wishes and find out what I could do to make them more comfortable with therapy, beginning with who they would prefer to see.

Rachelle's Feedback

Your reply shows a lot of professionalism - this is great! It's clear that you care about the patients' care and comfort more than the normal human desire to be liked by everyone. Very well said.

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