Manage patient expectations. Your surgical patients will be happier with the care you provide if they know what to expect from treatment before it starts. Explain what will be done, why it’s appropriate, how much it will cost and what the outcome will be. This will not only minimize the chance of any surprise or disappointment but will also eliminate “fear of the unknown” that some patients experience.

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