Questions Bank
It is the examiner's responsibility to help the patient understand that he or she is qualified to make decisions regarding health care.
The patient must trust the examiner completely.
The examiner-patient relationship is enhanced by ignoring cultural issues.
The patient is a full partner with the examiner.
Assume a busy and rushed attitude.
Convey your own feelings of discomfort.
Keep the patient waiting for more than 30 minutes.
Seek information about the patient's problem.
acknowledging the discomfort.
backing away from the patient.
joking about the patient's discomfort.
moving briskly to completion.
change the sequence of observation with each interview.
develop a sequence of standard observations.
develop a preliminary diagnosis at the onset.
direct patient responses to fit the history sequence.
Exhibits visible distaste about the condition.
Gives immediate reassurances to the patient.
Gives patient unsolicited advice.
Validates the patient's justified concerns.