Imagine a clinician requests a high-risk or unnecessary imaging study for a patient. How would you handle this scenario?
Specialty-Specific
Purpose
This question checks if you understand patient safety and ethics in radiology. It’s about how you communicate and advocate for patients when faced with unnecessary imaging requests.
Tips
- Start by engaging the clinician in a conversation to understand their reasoning.
- Suggest safer, lower-risk alternatives and explain their benefits clearly.
- Use evidence-based guidelines to support your recommendations and show your expertise.
Common mistakes
- Don't just say you'll refuse the request without explaining why.
- Avoid being passive; don’t just go along with the request to avoid conflict.
- Steer clear of vague answers that lack specific examples or a clear advocacy stance.