You are a fourth-year medical student on a rotation at a community clinic for the underserved. A patient comes in worried and concerned about a headache. Your supervisor, Dr. Hubbaschnubba, complains to you and says, "that patient is a hypochondriac who loves to waste healthcare resources." What would you do?

In this scenario, my supervisor, Dr. Hubbaschnubba, has made an inappropriate comment about a patient visiting our clinic. I understand that my supervisor likely cares about precious healthcare resources and their fair and equitable use for patients. This is especially true in a community clinic that serves the community's indigent and underserved. However, this does not excuse such a comment—one that is intrinsically dismissive. Although there i... (+ 169 words)