Dr. Blackburn emailed a request to the radiologist. He asked if she would mind taking a second look to see if there was any chance of the tech having missed a small tumor on his patient's last CT. The radiologist replied "No" to the email.
Now Dr. Blackburn is confused. Does she mean that she won't take a second look, or does she mean that there is still no tumor found? What is MOST likely the reason for this miscommunication?
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• The radiologist most likely speaks another language than Dr. Blackburn.
• The radiologist is annoyed at Dr. Blackburn for second guessing her technician.
Because they are communicating by email, Dr. Blackburn can't see her expressions.
Dr. Blackburn does not know the radiologist very well, so he doesn't understand her.
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The most likely reason for this miscommunication is that Dr. Blackburn does not know the radiologist very well, so he doesn't understand her tone or intentions in the email reply. Without being able to see the radiologist's expressions or body language, it can be challenging to interpret the meaning behind a simple "No" response. It may be helpful for Dr. Blackburn to follow up with the radiologist to clarify her response and ensure they are on the same page.
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