The attitudes of the healthcare professional:
A) are largely irrelevant to the success of relationships with the patient.
B) do not influence patient behavior.
C) are difficult for the patient to sense.
D) are culturally derived.

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The attitudes of the healthcare provider are foundationally derived from his or her own culture; understanding this is relevant to the success of patient relationships. Attitudes of the healthcare professional are easily detected by others, and they influence patient behavior; they are not irrelevant to the success of relationships with the patient; they do influence patient behavior; and they are not difficult for the patient to sense.

The Attitudes of the Healthcare Professional