How to Answer: Walk me through how you interview a patient.
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Respiratory Therapists job interview.
30. Walk me through how you interview a patient.
How to Answer
Explain step by step how you approach a patient. Describe the questions you ask and your process. Familiarize yourself with the questions and the process of patient assessments. Describe how your assessment plays into the care plan development for each patient.
Written by Ryan Brunner on June 3rd, 2021
Entry Level
"From my preceptor in my clinical rotations, I learned that the key with patients is to build their trust in me as their RT. I begin by introducing myself and explaining my role in their care. When a patient knows and understands what I am doing, it makes them more comfortable around me. I walk through the standard interview questions and allow the patient to ask follow up questions as well as me asking them for follow up on items if need be. The initial interview with a patient will guide their plan of care so it is vital that I find out as much information as I can during the process."
Written by Ryan Brunner on June 3rd, 2021
Answer Example
"With each new patient that I encounter, my first impression of them goes a long way in their outcome. I take a few moments to get to know the patient and explain who I am and what my job entails. By making eye contact and showing I am invested in their care, patients are more likely to open up in the following consultation with them when finding out about their medical history and the symptoms they are facing."
Written by Ryan Brunner on June 3rd, 2021
Experienced
"In my current role, I was part of a small team that developed our current patient intake interview form and I feel proud every time that I use it. The first time I see a new patient, I try to get to know them a little bit first before proceeding into the intake questions. This helps the patient gain a little bit of trust in me before moving forward. Then, the questions walk through the patients personal history, medical history and then into the symptoms that they are experiencing. Each question is important for me to do my job to properly assess the patient."
Written by Ryan Brunner on June 3rd, 2021