<p>For question #1 - the frequency of judicial orders probably depends on what type of physician you are (ER docs probably face this more often) and in the specific example given, the size of the JW population in your city…
But as .02 has said already, judges are aware of these sorts of duties, and generally will accept that, with all acceptable avenues pursued, and medical necessity still remaining, that you know what you are talking about. It’s only when lawyers get elected that they start thinking they went to medical school…</p>
<p>Both questions are the sort of thing to pop up on Step 1. I think I had two or three ethics questions when I took it.</p>
<p>Remember there are no absolutely right answers, and only a couple which are absolutely wrong. The questions are designed to make you think and present multiple opportunities for the interviewers to question your line of thinking. They want to make you flustered (and it’s better than the infamous “open the window” challenge) - so be confidant, acknowledge the complexity, and do your best to stick to your guns within reason.</p>