Question
Quentin, a medical assistant, is recording information into a patient’s health record while the doctor performs an exam. The doctor leaves the room, and the patient says to Quentin, “The doctor said the spot on my arm is concerning. What do you think it is?” What is Quentin’s BEST response?
(1 point)
Responses
“It looks like a sore to me.”
“It looks like a sore to me.”
“I’m not sure, but it’s probably nothing to worry about.”
“I’m not sure, but it’s probably nothing to worry about.”
“Why don’t we wait for the doctor—I am not qualified to answer that.”
“Why don’t we wait for the doctor—I am not qualified to answer that.”
“It might be a cancerous sore—the doctor will run some tests to see.”
“It might be a cancerous sore—the doctor will run some tests to see.”
(1 point)
Responses
“It looks like a sore to me.”
“It looks like a sore to me.”
“I’m not sure, but it’s probably nothing to worry about.”
“I’m not sure, but it’s probably nothing to worry about.”
“Why don’t we wait for the doctor—I am not qualified to answer that.”
“Why don’t we wait for the doctor—I am not qualified to answer that.”
“It might be a cancerous sore—the doctor will run some tests to see.”
“It might be a cancerous sore—the doctor will run some tests to see.”
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The BEST response for Quentin in this situation is:
“Why don’t we wait for the doctor—I am not qualified to answer that.”
This response maintains professionalism, avoids providing potentially misleading information, and directs the patient to the appropriate medical authority for answers.
“Why don’t we wait for the doctor—I am not qualified to answer that.”
This response maintains professionalism, avoids providing potentially misleading information, and directs the patient to the appropriate medical authority for answers.