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nbme17/Block 4/Question#50 (reveal difficulty score)
A 43-year-old man comes to the physician for ...
"I'm sorry I got delayed. I hope I haven't made you late somewhere else." ๐Ÿ” / ๐Ÿ“บ / ๐ŸŒณ / ๐Ÿ“–
tags: ethics repeat

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you cant blame anyone for your being late. You have to deflect and stay broad because it creates a distrust in the medical system all the other ones place blame else where or make you look like the encounter isnt a priority

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thegout  idk why this wasnt as obvious to me, i picked the apology followed by this wont be long. I thought if i apologise and bring up her being late, it might just trigger her further if she really is late. +2
whoopthereitis  I put that answer too, I think that by saying "but this won't take long" can be considered as you promising the patient something that you can't guarantee. And also like you are going to rush the experience afterward because of your mistake or tardiness whatever. +1



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