Question

You are a cardiologist at a local hospital, who just finished a shift and has a tight run to your daughter's high school graduation ceremony. as you headed off to the door, jennifer, a patient who knew you well, saw you from the waiting room and grabbed your attention. "doctor! i have a bad chest pain. please stay for a bit. i'll feel much better if you were here." enter the waiting room and talk to jennifer.

Answer 1

The best thing to do in this situation is likely to tell Jennifer in a calm manner as to why you are not able to attend her needs as you just finished your shift and it is not your time to do what you are supposed to do as a doctor and that you are going to suggest another doctor that may attend to her needs.