You are shadowing a physician when a patient becomes visibly distressed and starts crying. The physician continues speaking without acknowledging the emotion. What would an emotionally intelligent response from you look like after the encounter?
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A
Criticize the physician openly to other students
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B
Ignore the situation as it is not your place to comment
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C
Reflect on the interaction and consider how acknowledgment of patient emotion might improve care
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D
Immediately correct the physician during the encounter for missing the cue