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Vii) involving the patient

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vii) INVOLVING THE PATIENT

27. Sharing of thoughts: shares thinking with the patient to encourage the patient's involvement ('What I'm thinking now is.. ').

28. Explanation: explains the rationale for questions or parts of the physical examination that could appear non-sequiturs.

29. Examination: during the physical examination, explains the process and asks permission.

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