According to Safer and Colleagues' (1979)stages of Delay Model,avoiding Medical

question 15

Multiple Choice

According to Safer and colleagues' (1979) stages of delay model,avoiding medical care because professional help is deemed unnecessary is an example of a(n) ________ delay.

• A) appraisal
• B) illness
• C) treatment
• D) behavioral

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Definitions:

Electronic Health Records (EHRs)

Digital versions of patients' paper charts, which store medical history, diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, immunization dates, and test results.

Evidence-Based Nursing Practice

The integration of the best available research evidence, clinical expertise, and patient values in making nursing care decisions to improve patient outcomes.

Client Safety

Measures and protocols implemented to protect clients or patients from harm or errors in healthcare and service environments.

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

A digital version of a patient’s medical history, maintained by the provider over time, that includes all of the key administrative clinical data relevant to the individual's care.