Often confusion about how physicians / students fit into the medical team, common for learners not to explain their scope of care

Explain:

• Scope of care / goals of the interview
• Who the supervising physician is
• Length of time of the interview
• Confidentiality

“Hello I’m Sarah Connor.  I am a first year medical student. As part of my clinical interviewing course, I am hoping to talk to you for the next 45 minutes or so.  Anything you share with me with be discussed with my supervising tutor Dr. Reese.”

Silverman, J., Kurtz, S., & Draper, J. (2013). Skills for Communicating with Patients (Thrid Edit). London: Radcliffe Publishing.