Which technique is most likely to result in the patient's understanding of questions?
a. Use phrases that are commonly used by other patients in the area.
b. Use the patient's own terms if possible.
c. Use the simplest language possible.
d. Use proper medical and technical termi-nology.
B
To ensure that your questions have been correctly understood, be clear and explicit while using the patient's own terms and level of understanding. Using phrases commonly used by other pa-tients may not help ensure that your questions have been correctly understood by this patient. You should be clear and explicit while using the patient's own terms and level of understanding. Using the simplest language will not help ensure that your questions have been correctly unders-tood. It is important to avoid the use of medical terminology, because the patient may not under-stand it.
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