How would you approach a situation where a referring doctor disagrees with your imaging interpretation or recommendation?
Specialty-Specific
Purpose
This question checks how well you handle conflict and communicate with other doctors. They want to see if you can defend your views while also understanding the other doctor's perspective and keeping patient care as the top priority.
Tips
- Start by reaching out to the referring physician to discuss their concerns directly.
- Listen actively to their perspective and ask questions to clarify their reasoning.
- Be ready to explain your interpretation clearly, using specific findings and relevant guidelines.
Common mistakes
- Don't be defensive or dismissive; that can hurt professional relationships.
- Avoid just stating your opinion without backing it up with evidence or context.
- Don't forget to prioritize patient care over ego; it's about collaboration, not winning an argument.