Ms Leonas Asks You Why the Physician Cannot Order Her

question 7

Essay

Ms. Leonas asks you why the physician cannot order her a drug to reduce her elevated cholesterol, rather than her going on a strict diet. How would you respond?

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Definitions:

Self-Discipline

Self-discipline is the ability to control one's feelings and overcome one's weaknesses; it refers to the capacity to pursue what one thinks is right, despite temptations to abandon it.

Internal Obligation

A personal sense of duty or responsibility that motivates individuals to act in a certain way without external pressure.

Social Planning Model

A method of intervention that emphasizes organized and collective action to address social issues and improve community well-being.

Community Development

A process where community members come together to take collective action and generate solutions to common problems.