How Is the Function of Health Psychologists in Medical Settings

question 37

Multiple Choice

How is the function of health psychologists in medical settings likely to change in the future

• A) They are likely to be restricted to administering and interpreting psychological tests of emotional and cognitive functioning only.
• B) The number of services and activities in which they engage is likely to expand.
• C) They will be asked to train medical students and interns to administer coping interventions but will not conduct these programs themselves.
• D) They are most likely to only be consultants to medical personnel.

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Definitions:

Postmortem Care

Care of a patient's body after death.

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

A U.S. law designed to provide privacy standards to protect patients' medical records and other health information provided to health plans, doctors, hospitals, and other health care providers.

Nursing Station

A designated area within a healthcare facility where nurses work, chart, and carry out their duties.

Professional Negligence

Failure of a professional to meet the standard of care, resulting in harm to another person.