The "Case Study" of the Impact of Physician/patient Partnership Leading

question 3

Multiple Choice

The "case study" of the impact of physician/patient partnership leading to a reduction in disparities that was discussed in the text was influenza vaccinations. Based upon your own analysis, which factor of factors listed below would lead the authors to use this health measure as an example of physician/patient partnership".

• A) Influenza vaccinations are not required. Therefore, both the patient and the physician play a role in their use as a preventive measure.
• B) Like other vaccinations, influenza vaccinations are required by law. The physician partner informs the patient of this fact and the patient complies.
• C) Both a and b
• D) Neither a nor b

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