Your Patient Really Doesn't Understand Why Images Are Necessary

question 10

Multiple Choice

Your patient really doesn't understand why images are necessary.You need to take images because your patient has extensive restorations and you suspect recurrent decay under several restorations.Which of the following educational methods should you use to help the patient gain the best understanding of why images are needed?

• A)An oral presentation
• B)Printed literature
• C)An oral presentation with printed literature
• D)A non-committal answer

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Definitions:

Jargon

Specialized language used by a particular group or profession, which may be difficult for outsiders to understand.

Concrete Messages

Communication that is clear, specific, and easy to understand, leaving little room for misinterpretation.

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Concise Phrases

Expressions or statements that are brief yet comprehensive, with no extraneous words.