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What is it called where doctors are supposed to make patients feel welcomed and respected?

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Good bedside manner: Bedside manner refers the way a doctor interacts and communicates with the patient. Good communicator.

Dr Berry agreed

Answered 11/4/2015

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Bed side manner: A paramount component of the doctor-patient relationship is bed side manner, part of which is early establishment of partnership between doctor and patient, with the end goal being improving the patient's health.

Dr Hassell agreed

Answered 11/4/2015

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