What are the best ways to gain trust from a patient? (Select all that apply.)
A. Being professional and competent
B. Listening actively
C. Being kind and courteous
D. Being sensitive to cultural differences
E. Telling patients only good news
Answer:
Being professional and competent
Listening actively
Being kind and courteous
Being sensitive to cultural differences
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