July 18, 2018
Question:
Answer:
If most of your patients usually decide to get the test or treatment, let the patient know that you expect they will also opt for the test or treatment.
Correct Answer?
Explanation:
Make it clear that there is a decision to be made, and that patients might reasonably make different choices.
State your personal decision for or against the test or treatment if you have faced the same decision the patient is facing.
Remind the patient that you have only a limited time for the discussion and that they will need to make a decision before the time is up.
Both a and b
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