Touch can be an effective communication strategy when dealing with patients for medical examinations.As you ask a patient to turn on his or her side for an oblique projection,you gently touch his or her hip or shoulder to guide them into the correct position.This is a type of touch for

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The touch in this situation is for emphasis, to help guide the patient into the correct position for the examination. It is not for emotional support, palpation (which is a specific medical examination technique), or control.

Touch Can Be an Effective Communication Strategy When Dealing with Patients