Reassurance

Development of trust:
- "Free" trust from being respected as a doctor.
- The consultation: listening.
Doctor confidence.
Exploration of health beliefs.
The patient's concept of the illness vs. the doctor's concept of the illness (Balint).
Examination can be useful reassurance (reassurance without words).
Reassurance may well not be necessary:
- Not required by patient.
- Not required to be given by doctor.