Imagine you are working as an intern, and you notice that one of your co-residents has made some significant errors. How would you approach this situation?
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Purpose
This question checks how you handle a teammate's mistake while ensuring patient safety. It looks at your professionalism, communication, teamwork, leadership, and ethics. Can you address the error responsibly without ignoring it or overreacting?
Tips
- Start by acknowledging the seriousness of the errors and their potential impact on patients.
- Talk to your co-resident privately to understand the situation and gather context.
- Make sure patient safety is your top priority by correcting any immediate errors.
- Offer help or feedback to your co-resident to support their improvement.
- If necessary, escalate the issue to a supervisor, framing it as a patient safety concern.
Common mistakes
- Don't ignore the errors or assume they'll fix themselves.
- Avoid confronting your co-resident publicly or in a harsh manner.
- Don't skip the step of talking to your co-resident before escalating the issue.