The clinician is aware that addressing patients by their first name may be perceived as disrespectful,espceially for certain minority groups.Every patient can be addressed (Miss.,Ma.,Mrs.,Dr.,Professor) by the health care provider.The name by which she wishes to be addressed may vary by many factors, including whether the patient resides in a rural or urban setting , whether she knows the health care provider or is a stranger , and what her age is. The patient in this example should beaddressed by all members of the health care team by her preferred mode of addrss. This preference can be noted in the medical record to remind everyone how she wishes to be addressed.