Establishing a good relationship with the patient

1. Who are you , introduce yourself ?
2. Why you are here for , explain your purpose?
3. Politely, ask for permission to take history and examination
4. Ensure privacy by closing the door or down the curtains
5. Sit beside the patient to be on the patient’s eye level
6. Don’t be fast
7. Address the patient respectfully, use his name or title
8. Little chatting about general issues may be helpful to warm up the interview.