"Mr. XXX?"
"Hi. I am Dr. _______. I am the attending physician today and I am here to take care of you."
"Are you comfortable in the room?"
"Let me put this drape on you to make you more comfortable."
"Is it okay with you that I take some notes while interviewing you just so I don't miss out on any important points?"
"So tell me, what brought you to the clinic?"
"Hi. I am Dr. _______. I am the attending physician today and I am here to take care of you."
"Are you comfortable in the room?"
"Let me put this drape on you to make you more comfortable."
"Is it okay with you that I take some notes while interviewing you just so I don't miss out on any important points?"
"So tell me, what brought you to the clinic?"