What Does It Mean When Medical Assistants Display Empathy When

question 42

Multiple Choice

What does it mean when medical assistants display empathy when dealing with patients?

• A) They feel sorry for patients who have serious health problems.
• B) They are able to hear what patients say without judging the content.
• C) They can detach themselves emotionally from the problems of their patients.
• D) They truly like and care about each of their patients.

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