Physicians Report That It Is Common for Patients to Be

question 10

Multiple Choice

Physicians report that it is common for patients to be more interested in __________________ than ___________​  

• A)getting pills and removing symptoms; changing a stressful lifestyle. 
• B)changing a stressful lifestyle; getting pills and removing symptoms. 
• C)having surgery; taking pills. 
• D)over-the-counter drugs; prescription medications.

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