6
Introduction
Learning Objectives
The Importance of Good Patient-Physician Communication
Patient Information Tools
Summary
Patient-Physician Communication
Main Menu
MODULE 0 - Introduction
MODULE 1 - Etiology and Pathogenesis of Tuberculosis
MODULE 2 - Diagnosis of Tuberculosis
MODULE 3 - Treatment of Patients with Tuberculosis
MODULE 4 - Special Situations
MODULE 5 - Adherence to Treatment
MODULE 6 - Patient-Physician Communication
MODULE 7 - Tuberculosis Infection Control
6.3
The Importance of Good Patient-Physician Communication
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6.3.1
Assessment of patient knowledge (ask questions and listen)
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As much as possible, ask questions that are open-ended. These are questions that cannot simply be answered “yes” or “no.”
You will usually obtain more information if you ask questions that begin with such words as “What..., Why..., How...and When....”
