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Observing a Mistake

MMIHard
Work Experience · 8 minSelf-marked
How to use this: start the timer and answer the question out loud (or type it). Then grade yourself 0–3 on each skill with a note of your evidence — exactly as our examiners do. Hit Reveal benchmark & score to see what a model answer scores and how you compare. Everything saves to your browser automatically.
Answer timer
8:00/ 8 min suggested
1

Answer the question

Observing a Mistake

Did you ever see a doctor or nurse make a mistake during your work experience? What happened?

Likely follow-ups
1

How did the team respond?

2

Was the patient told?

3

What would you do if you saw the same now?

Your answer

Speak it out loud and we'll type it for you (free), or type your own notes — then mark yourself below.

Resources & frameworks
  • Reflect, don’t report: what you saw → what it taught you → how it shapes you.
  • Tell stories with STARR: Situation, Task, Action, Result, Reflection.
What strong answers do

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Mark yourself

Score each skill against the rubric, then add a line of evidence. Scale:

0Not shown1Limited2Good3Excellent
Quick mark:Completion: 0%

Integrity

0/3

Doesn't dramatise or fabricate

Insight

0/3

Understands error culture

NHS Knowledge

0/3

Aware of duty of candour

Communication

0/3

Handles a delicate question

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Reflect & score

What would you change next time?
Your overall score / 10
Total: 0/12
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