When a patient is noncompliant with the treatment plan,a member of the treatment team should:
A)tell the patient that the doctor will no longer be able to treat him if he does not comply with instructions.
B)describe outcomes if the patient follows instructions.
C)describe in detail all possible complications that may ensue if instructions are not followed.
D)tell the patient that he/she can be referred to another office for a second opinion about the necessary treatment.

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Simply threatening or scaring the patient may not be effective in improving compliance. Describing the positive outcomes that can result from following the treatment plan may be a more motivating approach.

When a Patient Is Noncompliant with the Treatment Plan,a Member