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Obviously, I always introduce myself as a whatever-year medical student, and if a patient ever calls me "doctor", I immediately correct them on the spot.
However, what do you do when the allied staff call you "doctor"?
For example, I was reviewing a chart oustide a patient's room while pre-rounding, and the tech that was going into the room to check vitals casually said "Good morning, doctor". (I did nothing...)
I've also gotten into the habit of turning around expectantly whenever staff call out "doc".
Am I doing anything wrong?
However, what do you do when the allied staff call you "doctor"?
For example, I was reviewing a chart oustide a patient's room while pre-rounding, and the tech that was going into the room to check vitals casually said "Good morning, doctor". (I did nothing...)
I've also gotten into the habit of turning around expectantly whenever staff call out "doc".
Am I doing anything wrong?