As distinct from normal communication, clinicians attempt to avoid subtle communication problems by

a. maximizing the clarity of the messages they sent to their clients and by clarifying the messages received from them.
b. carefully repeating what the client says.
c. using jargon as a shorthand to reassure the client that the clinician knows what is going on.
d. never asking direct questions or indicating they don't understand what is being conveyed.


a

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