Which of these would be best placed under the heading of “medical etiquette”?

Which of these would be best placed under the heading of “medical etiquette”?
A . The way you talk to a patient
B . The way you decide on a patient’s treatment
C . Obeying the law regarding patient confidentiality
D . The way a patient’s medical fees are calculated

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Answer: A

Explanation:

Medical etiquette refers to what is regarded as socially acceptable behavior for medical practitioners. Examples might be how a patient is spoken to, the body language employed by a medical practitioner etc. Medical etiquette is not as binding as, and is separate from, medical ethics and law, but it is still regarded as a very important part of being a medical practitioner.