Gayle, in a kindly tone, spoke to the patient.

Speak to the patient with a soothing voice.

Miss Carl never spoke to the patient, not that the doctor had ever seen.

When I spoke to the patient a couple of days ago, she was no longer on crutches and had a large supply of socks.

I'd like to speak to the patient first a moment, if you please.

This happens most commonly when having made the diagnosis would have depended on speaking to the patient carefully and listening to the answers.

I spoke to the patient not long ago.

Speak calmly to the patient and to family members.

When I spoke to the patient recently, he was feeling much better.

"Would you mind if I speak to the patient in private for a moment?"