Which of the following is a reason for ineffective communication between primary-care physicians and their patients?
A. The relatively high prestige of physicians intimidates patients, which affects communication.
B. Patients believe themselves to be "all knowing," resulting in serious communication problems.
C. Primary-care physicians cannot use technical terms with patients and thereby fail to communicate effectively.
D. Many primary-care physicians are not able to communicate effectively as they do not know their patients on a personal level.
Answer: A
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