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Residency · Professionalism · Beginner2
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A patient demands antibiotics for a cold and threatens to leave you a 1-star review if you say no. What do you do?
Communication · Professionalism
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Sample answer outline
- Acknowledge that they feel awful and want relief. Ask what worries them most.
- Explain in plain words that antibiotics don't work on viruses and can cause harm: side effects and resistance.
- Offer a real plan: symptom relief, what to watch for, and when to come back.
- Stay calm about the review. It doesn't change your clinical judgment.
What makes it work
- Empathy first lowers the temperature before you say no.
- A plan gives them something instead of only a refusal.
Avoid
- Giving in to keep them happy.
- Arguing or getting defensive.
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Your classmate posts a patient's X-ray on Instagram with a funny caption. What do you do?
Confidentiality · Professionalism
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- Recognize it as a privacy breach and a professionalism issue, so act quickly.
- Talk to your classmate privately and ask them to take it down now. Explain that even "anonymous" images can identify a patient.
- If they refuse, or it has spread, tell the course lead or privacy office. The school may need to act.
- Keep it proportionate: it may be a lapse in judgment, not malice. Suggest a refresher on social media policy.
What makes it work
- Speed and privacy first, then fairness to the classmate.
- Clear escalation if the direct approach fails.
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