The primary objective of the initial encounter is to:
a. define the advice and care for the patient.
b. establish the tone of a successful partner-ship.
c. optimize your ability to help.
d. tell the patient the limits of care.
B
The first meeting with the patient sets the tone for a successful partnership. It is to discover the details about patients' concerns, explore expectations for the encounter, display genuine interest, and develop a partnership.
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