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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Definitions:

Regulating Homeostatic

The process of maintaining internal balance and stability in biological systems despite changes in the external environment.

Occipital Lobe

The portion of the cerebral cortex located at the back of the brain, responsible for processing visual information.

Cerebral Cortex

The surface of the cerebrum, the largest structure of the brain, which contains both sensory and motor nerve cell bodies.

Frontal

Frontal pertains to the front part of something, often referring to the frontal lobe of the brain which is associated with decision making, problem-solving, and controlling behavior.