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question 52

Multiple Choice

Dr. Sylvia Cimer and Dr. Andrew Donne are obstetrician/gynecologists who participate in the same provider network. Dr. Comer treats a large number of high-risk patients, whereas Dr. Donne's patients are generally healthy and rarely present complications. As a result, Dr. Comer typically uses medical resources at a much higher rate than does Dr. Donne. In order to equitably compare Dr. Comer's performance with Dr. Donne's performance, the health plan modified its evaluation to account for differences in the providers' patient populations and treatment protocols. The health plan modified Dr. Comer's and Dr. Donne's performance data by means of

• A) Acase mix/severity adjustment
• B) An external performance standard
• C) Structural measures
• D) Behavior modification

Recognize the role of stress, its definitions, and responses in health and well-being.

Identify coping strategies and their effectiveness, including emotion-focused and problem-focused strategies.

Describe the process and stages of adapting to stress and traumatic events.

Explain the importance of social support and its effect on stress coping and physical health.

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Definitions:

Treatment Regimens

Structured plans or strategies, including medications and therapies, designed to treat specific medical conditions.

Educational Materials

Resources designed for learning and academic instruction, which can include textbooks, websites, and multimedia content.

Risk Factors

Factors that raise the chances of contracting a disease or sustaining an injury.

Asthma

A chronic lung disease that inflames and narrows the airways, causing difficulty in breathing, wheezing, and coughing.