Balint's Patient-Centeredness Model Emphasized That Each Patient _____________

question 5

Multiple Choice

Balint's patient-centeredness model emphasized that each patient _____________.

• A) has to be understood as a unique human being
• B) has the right to self-determination
• C) has the obligation to follow through on treatment recommendations
• D) needs to be informed of all of the potential outcomes of treatment

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Definitions:

Protein Calorie Malnutrition

A nutritional disorder caused by a lack of dietary protein and calories, leading to body tissue wasting and weakened immunity.

Infectious Diseases

Diseases caused by pathogenic microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, parasites or fungi, that can be spread, directly or indirectly, from one person to another.

Antibodies

Proteins produced by the immune system in response to foreign substances, known as antigens, to neutralize or destroy them.

Immune System

The body's defense system composed of organs, tissues, cells, and proteins that works together to protect the body against pathogens, including viruses, bacteria, and foreign bodies.