You can help prevent lawsuits by ________.
A. explaining in detail what went wrong if an error was made during patient treatment
B. being a good listener
C. demanding that patients sign a document that releases your practice from culpability
D. always being upbeat and optimistic about the patient's prognosis
E. telling the patients how billing will be handled only after treatment is complete
Answer: B
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