The first thing to any successful patient interaction is trust, which can be difficult as every patient is different. I hope the trust I foster is based on how well I treat what they are there for, in combination with wanting to get to know them on more of a personal level. The combination leads to better outcomes as their trust in me allows them to be fully honest about all the factors that led them to see me that day. When I establish this trust, treating the patient becomes a collaborative effort rather than me telling them what they need to do. Understanding the treatment makes compliance much greater, and results follow. Trust often is built over time, but when it is achieved, positive outcomes occur.