Situational Anesthesiologist Mock Interview
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How would you handle someone asking you for medical advice or diagnosis validation outside the workplace?
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Dianne Barnard is a Registered Nurse and former nursing instructor. She is also board certified in Psychiatric Nursing and Holistic Nursing Critical Care.
This can be a difficult challenge for physicians in any specialty who have gained a lot of medical knowledge throughout their training and career. While it's easy and ego-boosting to become the 'expert,' it can backfire. Ideally, your interviewer wants to hear that you would recommend your friends or acquaintances to see their physician for any medical matters and that you would be diligent in assisting with any emergencies.
Dianne Barnard is a Registered Nurse and former nursing instructor. She is also board certified in Psychiatric Nursing and Holistic Nursing Critical Care.
"First, I would do my best to gauge if it was a serious condition, and if it was, I would recommend the go to urgent care or the ER as soon as possible. If the question is not serious, I may give them a quick opinion and recommend they see their primary care physician for further diagnosis."
Ryan Brunner has over ten years of experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring candidates in the healthcare, public service, and private manufacturing/distribution industries.
Tell your interviewers that, while you may give a quick opinion to a family member or friend, you would always recommend they see their physician for any matters that may be serious. Reiterate that you know that we live in a very litigious society and that you aren't willing to jeopardize your license (or reputation) by giving quick medical advice. Point out the importance of telling others to seek immediate attention at an ER if needed.
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