Some cultures prefer to not hear negative health information. A doctor who is interacting with a person from one of these cultures

The doctor should communicate respectfully and be mindful that some patients may not want to hear negative health information. The doctor should ask about the patient’s preferences rather than assume what they want based on their culture. Choice A best reflects this respectful approach; automatically telling results or sharing them with a family member may go against the patient’s wishes.

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