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. 2015 Oct 25;5(3):169–175. doi: 10.15171/hpp.2015.020

Table 2. Typical adaptations to the AD visit in response to the PCP’s affect .

Affect Response
Busy/Stressed Emphasize brevity; shorten AD; finish with office manager or other third party if necessary
Confused Lengthen project explanation; invite questions
Unhurried Establish rapport with small talk
Talkative Ask open-ended questions about attitude toward and approach to CRC screening
Quiet/Reticent Ask specific questions about patient education, CRC screening tests used, barriers to screening observed in patients, and referral process
Negative/Angry Determine cause: if PCP is worried about disruption in workday, offer to reschedule or speak with third party; if PCP has concerns about the project, invite questions and provide answers