Which of the Following Is NOT Considered a Common Barrier

question 86

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)Many patients challenge the doctor's authority.

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Definitions:

Management Exception

A management principle where only significant deviations from set standards are brought to the attention of management to optimize decision-making efficiency.

Actual Performance

The real, measurable outcomes of an individual's or organization's work, often compared against expected or intended performance.

Below Standard

A performance or quality level that does not meet the set baseline or expected criteria, indicating the need for improvement or corrective action.

Input Standards

Measure work efforts that go into a performance task.