Your Friend Asks You for Advice as to How He

question 152

Multiple Choice

Your friend asks you for advice as to how he can improve his communication with his health care provider. Which of the following would you NOT offer him?

• A)Arrive at your scheduled visit on time.
• B)Prepare your questions and concerns in advance.
• C)Ask the doctor questions if you do not understand what is said.
• D)Consult a health care provider who is not of your same sex.

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Definitions:

Risk

The potential for losing something of value or encountering harm or loss.

Major Depressive Episode

A period characterized by severely depressed mood or a loss of interest in activities, causing significant impairment in daily life, typically lasting for at least two weeks.

Diagnostic Criteria

Standardized guidelines used in healthcare to identify and categorize diseases or disorders.

Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)

A depressive disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, loss of interest or ability to feel pleasure, unexplained weight loss, difficulty sleeping, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, feelings of worthlessness or guilt, suicidal thoughts, and either agitation or slowing down. The person must not be suffering from other disorders that may present as depression, such as schizoaffective disorder or a delusional disorder.