Which of the Following Is a Likely Cause for Misinterpreting

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a likely cause for misinterpreting health information?

• A)The patient's conceptions of an illness are incorrect and so are the health care providers' conceptions.
• B)The patient's conceptions of an illness are not similar to that of the health care provider.
• C)The patient is uninformed about the illness and has to agree with the health care providers suggestions.
• D)The health care provider is not very sure about the kind of treatment for a particular illness.

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