When Patients Lack Basic Skills Needed to Adhere to Medical

question 12

Multiple Choice

When patients lack basic skills needed to adhere to medical prescriptions,comprehend the meaning of their risk factors,or interpret the results of tests from physicians,it is known as

• A)faulty communication.
• B)health illiteracy.
• C)negative information.
• D)ethical dilemma.

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Definitions:

Avoidance

A behavioral response aimed at preventing exposure to unpleasant or harmful stimuli and situations.

Conflict Management

The practice of recognizing and dealing with disputes in a rational, balanced, and effective way, aiming to reach a peaceful resolution.

Schwartz's Values Framework

A theory that identifies ten basic personal values that are recognized across cultures and that influence individual behavior.

Values

are the fundamental beliefs and principles that guide a person's behavior and decision-making, reflecting what is important to an individual or group.