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sp in pain
hi,
if the sp is lying on the table with sever pain, how should the introduction be?
1) hi mr.... im dr... shake hands..nice to meet u
or
2) hi mr...im dr... im here to ask u a few qs n do a physical examn to see what i can do to help u( no hand shake)
if the sp is lying on the table with sever pain, how should the introduction be?
1) hi mr.... im dr... shake hands..nice to meet u
or
2) hi mr...im dr... im here to ask u a few qs n do a physical examn to see what i can do to help u( no hand shake)
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If somebody is in pain, I would not try to shake hands since that may cause some discomfort and more pain to the patient. I would say, Mr. Smith, my name is Dr. XYZ, I am here to talk to you and do a physical examination. I am sorry you are in pain. I would be better able to help relieve your pain once I complete my history and physical examination.
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