The Principal Message You Will Give an American Patient If

question 9

Multiple Choice

The principal message you will give an American patient if you avoid eye contact while communicating is that you

• A) are angry.
• B) are in a hurry.
• C) do not understand what the patient is saying.
• D) are not telling the truth.

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Definitions:

Mental Disorders

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Unfit to Stand Trial

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Substitute Decision-Maker

An individual appointed or designated to make healthcare or financial decisions on behalf of someone who is unable to make such decisions for themselves.