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HOW TO CONCLUDE THE ENCOUNTER

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pusha
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07/07/08 - 10:43 PM

IS IT CORRECT TO SAY "NICE MEETING YOU" AT THE END OF AN ENCOUNTER.
ESP.IF PATIENT IS IN PAIN,OR HAVING SOME DISEASE WITH POOR PROGNOSIS.
IS IT ENOUGH TO JUST SAY "THANK YOU VERY MUCH"
SOMEBODY PLEASE HELP HOW TO CONCLUDE THE ENCOUNTER

AnneGermany
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07/08/08 - 06:28 PM

I think in these cases "Thank you very much" is ok.
Always reassure them, that they can ask you any questions and count on your suppport anytime.

GOGETA
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07/08/08 - 08:48 PM

AnneGermany wrote:
I think in these cases "Thank you very much" is ok.
Always reassure them, that they can ask you any questions and count on your suppport anytime.

unless you run out of time

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AnneGermany
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07/09/08 - 08:30 AM

absolutely confused

snowdrops
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07/09/08 - 08:46 AM

If it is not distressed, say "Nice to meet you" is OK and you say it at the beginning, not at the end. But "Thank you for coming in." or "Take care." can be used for all cases.

5o1
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07/13/08 - 10:47 PM

amd if u run short of time, u can say `i just got paged, ill be back after some time`. cuz people DO get short of time there.

snowdrops
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07/13/08 - 11:39 PM

Yes, I said two times. "Sorry, I have been paged, I will be back soon."

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