Which of the Following Is Not Considered a Common Barrier

question 109

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not considered a common barrier to effective provider-patient communication?

• A) Many providers use too much medical jargon.
• B) Medical visits are usually very brief, allowing little time for discussion.
• C) Some patients are evasive about their real concerns because they fear a serious diagnosis.
• D) Some providers are reluctant to challenge their patients' subjective interpretation of their own symptoms.

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Poverty Line

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Poverty Line

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