52-year-old Woman in Patient Safety, Preventive & Ethics — 52yo Woman | Ethics | SMLE Q#17866
SMLE Question #17866
Patient Safety, Preventive & Ethics
Ethics
Objective: OBJ-243
Last updated: February 2026
A 52-year-old woman is seen in an outpatient oncology clinic after a breast biopsy result is available. She is accompanied by her spouse, appears anxious, and is alert and oriented. The physician plans to disclose the diagnosis and discuss next steps. What is the initial step the physician should take when communicating this diagnosis?
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