Patients forget basic things on a day to day basis, making it hard for doctor's to keep track of what is working and what is not. Patients are often incredibly difficult to deal with, making their jobs harder than they already are.
Good communication is one of the most important component in order to have thrust between doctor or nurse and patient. Some of the responsibilities related the communication with patients are:
1. O<span>pen and honest communication</span>
1. P<span>atients should be appropriately informed an educated about their medical care.
2. </span>Ask patients a variety of questions that encourage them to explain more about their health and habits.<span>
3. Patient's </span><span>individual autonomy should be accepted.
4. D</span>emonstrate a collaborative approach to patient decision-making.
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