LAW OF MEDICINE AND HEALTH

QUESTIONNAIRE OF DOCTOR

SUBMITTED TO:
MR. SAURABH SIDDHARTHA

(ICFAI LAW SCHOOL)

SUBMITTED BY:

SUSHALI SHRUTI
ROLL NO.-

18FLICDDN01144
BATCH (2018-2023)

DATE OF SUBMISSION: 23RD SEPT, 2022

ICFAI LAW SCHOOL,

ICFAI UNIVERSITY, DEHRADUN
 DECLARATION

I, Sushali Shruti, student of ICFAI Law School, Dehradun, hereby declare that the report work
submitted to the ICFAI Law School, ICFAI University, Dehradun is a record of an original
work done by me under the guidance of Mr. SAURABH SIDDHARTHA, Faculty-in-Charge,
ICFAI Law School, ICFAI University, Dehradun.

Date:23RD SEPT, 2022 Name: Sushali Shruti

Roll No. 18FLICDDN01144

Batch: 2018-2023
 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I would specially like to thank my Faculty, Mr. Saurabh Siddhartha, without whose constant
support and guidance this project would have been a distant reality.

I would also like to owe my deepest gratitude to Dr. Subodh Gurunani, MBBS, MD-General
Medicine, DM-Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology at Synergy Institute of Medical
Sciences, for investing his precious time and patience to help me with my report.

This work is an outcome of an unparalleled infrastructural support that I have received from
ICFAI Law School, ICFAI University, Dehradun. It would never have been possible to
complete this study without an untiring support from my family, especially my parents.

This study bears testimony to the active encouragement and guidance of a host of friends and
well-wishers.

Name: Sushali Shruti

Roll no: 18FLICDDN01144

Batch: 2018-2023
 Questionnaire of Doctor’s Interview

How would you describe yourself?

Doctor: "I believe I'm empathetic, determined and calm. I've helped many patients over the
years overcome illness and injury. I truly enjoy helping others and I'm determined to continue
offering my services for as long as I can. My experience with medical emergencies has shown
me I'm calm while under pressure. I believe in constant self-improvement, so I'm always
searching for ways to further my knowledge and be the best doctor that I can be."

What are your weaknesses?

Doctor: "I don't believe I have any major personality flaws or weaknesses that can disrupt my
responsibilities or the medical team. But I'm certainly not perfect and I believe there's always
room for improvement in all aspects of life. I actively reflect on my actions and thoughts to
identify areas of my life that I can develop."

What are your greatest strengths?

Doctor: "My greatest strengths are my commitment to helping others and my desire to provide
the best patient care possible. I understand the job demands of a doctor can require overtime
and long shifts, but I'm happy to spend my time treating patients. I also understand that medical
procedures and practices are always developing. My dedication to helping others motivates
me to advance my medical knowledge."

Can you tell me about changes you've made to your past practice that improved patient
safety?

Doctor: "In my last position, the hospital was understaffed and in need of qualified RNs for
the ICU, which I would sometimes tend to. I communicated first with the nurse manager and
her aide to discuss open interviews to look for qualified healthcare professionals to join our
team. Over four weeks, we were able to hire six highly qualified nurses who added to the
efficiency of patient care, which reduced errors and improved safety."

What changes or improvements do you feel you can bring to our practice?
Doctor: "My first goal is to provide the best quality care for my patients, which means both
upholding confidentiality and ensuring safety. I also feel that my knowledge and experience
with interacting with patients through telehealth services enables me to add to the team's ability
to reach its patients. My philosophy of maintaining compassionate and empathetic standards
connects with your organization's as well and I feel that I would be an excellent fit here."

Can you describe a time when you disagreed with a colleague about patient care?

Doctor: "Recently, I disagreed with the lead physician about a medication they prescribed to
a patient. I disagreed because I'd read a study that described various conditions that made it
unsafe to prescribe. The patient had several of these same conditions, and rather than risk the
outcome, I approached the lead physician to discuss my findings. The lead physician
understood why I initially disagreed, and we discussed alternative treatments for the patient."

What do you do if an emergency occurs while you're treating another patient?

Doctor: "I recently was treating a patient as a post-operative check-up when another patient
down the hall suddenly went into cardiac arrest. The patient I was currently seeing still
required care, however, they didn't need urgent care. I explained to them quickly that I would
either come right back to them after assessing the situation or I would send my PA or one of
our nurse practitioners to assist them in finishing their appointment.

I did have my PA assist with my patient while I administered emergency medical care for the
other patient. However, they were very understanding and flexible. Sometimes emergencies
happen, and I always will assist When I can without taking away from the quality of care, I
provide my patients."

What is your process for presenting complicated information to patients?

Doctor: "When consulting with patients, I always suggest having a friend or family member
present to help them process the information and offer support with asking questions. For
instance, I recently treated a patient who required a spinal fusion due to a herniated disc. After
performing an initial CT scan, and delivering my diagnosis and recommendation, I met with
the patient and their spouse to go over the complicated procedure with them.

I explained the process of how we would do the fusion, what the disc replacement looks like
and what it's made out of. I went over pre- and post-operation procedures and what they could
expect in the days, weeks, months and years ahead with quality of life. The patient decided to
proceed with the surgery based on my recommendations, and the surgery was a success."

How do you deal with emergency medical situations?

Doctor: "At my previous employment, I was an assistant to an emergency medicine physician.

I experienced what it's like to work in a fast-paced environment. By remaining calm and
listening intently to instructions, I could focus on my responsibilities and provide valuable help
to the medical team."

Have you ever had an issue with a colleague?

Doctor: "At my previous employment as a doctor, I had an issue with one of my team members
because of their disregard for sanitary procedures. I approached them and discussed the
importance of maintaining a clean work environment. I spoke to the team member calmly and
ensured they understood why I was discussing the issue. We maintained communication and
felt comfortable to bring forward issues to one another and resolve them."
 Conclusion

‘Professional competence is the habitual and judicious use of communication, knowledge,

technical skills, clinical reasoning, emotions, values, and reflection in daily practice for the
benefit of the individual and community being served.’

- EPSTEIN AND HUNDERT

Physicians and medical educators are expected by a multitude of constituencies to consistently

demonstrate professional behaviour. A profession requires acquisition and application of a
body of knowledge and technical skills. The individuals in a profession are bound together by
a shared commitment. Members of a profession regulate themselves. In medicine, physicians
regulate themselves through state medical boards, as well as hospital committees and other
peer-review groups. Those in a profession practice in accord with a code of ethics. Finally, a
profession has a contract with society. Just presenting students with lists of what is involved in
professionalism may be daunting. Students also have negative role models from the media to
contend with. In television shows like Grey's Anatomy, House, M.D., and Scrubs, the physician
characters often model unprofessional behaviour. We've started using segments of these shows
for discussion, asking students what they thought about a particular scene or what was wrong
with it. It is useful for them to be able to recognize unprofessional behaviours in others.

You cannot work in a healthcare setting without an understanding of the legal implication for
both you and your patient. Therefore, as a healthcare worker you must adhere to certain ethical
standards and code of conduct.

Therefore, the interaction between the law and medicine has, of late, forged new dimensions
in human behaviour and relationship.