Which of the Following Is True of Physicians' Communication with Their

question 121

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of physicians' communication with their patients?

• A) Patients often prefer an interview with questions of a technical nature.
• B) Patients often prefer opposite-sex physicians.
• C) Patients may be reluctant to volunteer information that might cast them in a bad light.
• D) Patients prefer physicians choosing specific treatment that they favor without consulting the patients.

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