Because Studies Suggest That Certain Ethnic Groups Differ in Their

question 41

Multiple Choice

Because studies suggest that certain ethnic groups differ in their view toward disclosure of diagnosis and prognosis of terminal illness and toward decision making at the end of life, physicians should:

• A) Inquire beforehand about their patient's wishes to receive information and make decisions
• B) Leave important end-of-life decisions to the family
• C) Only offer diagnosis of terminal illness to patients who belong to ethnic groups that are typically more likely to desire such information
• D) Always strive to put choices in the hands of the patient, rather than the family.

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