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Communication with patients

It is important when dealing with patients that clear information is passed on. Doctors and patients need to communicate their ideas and holistic care of patients should be enforced. Think of the following three points when dealing with patients:

I
Ideas
C
Conceptions
E
Expectations

When dealing with relatives of patient in question, arrange to speak to one member of the family. The team needs to agree on the statement that is going to be delivered across so that no misunderstanding would arise.



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