What Have Studies of Doctor-Patient Relations Found

question 34

Multiple Choice

What have studies of doctor-patient relations found?

• A) In a medical setting, doctors automatically have more status and power.
• B) In the sick role, patients automatically have more status and power.
• C) Doctors and patients interact as equals unless they disagree about the diagnoses.
• D) Status and power vary and are established in the doctor-patient interaction.

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