There was a Medical Assistant trainee who (with a more experienced MA) did my intake, went over meds list, health history, current problem, etc. Long ago I was a nursing student myself, and I've supervised dozens of clinical students.  So I'm glad to work with students.  But ?Sai? glossed over some key information.  She said "your meds are all the same" and moved on to the next question.  I don't think her colleague would've stopped her.  So I had to really advocate for myself.  At least three times I had to say, no, we're not done yet.  I'm not taking that medication any longer; I've started this new medication, etc.  Additionally, I'm sure Sai was working her hardest, but it was difficult to understand her English.  And I'm not sure she knows that there are both brand names and generic names for most medications. This young woman was absolutely not ready to work with patients by herself.  And I'm not sure her colleague would have intervened, had I not spoken up.  Not all patients are as assertive as I am in advocating for themselves!
MF Dermatology