The Reason a Family Doctor Would Send One of His

question 88

Multiple Choice

The reason a family doctor would send one of his patients to a surgeon to remove a tumour is because the surgeon has

• A) an absolute advantage in providing treatment.
• B) a comparative advantage in providing treatment due to inborn talent and training.
• C) a comparative advantage in providing treatment due to cultural differences.
• D) an arrangement with the family doctor to share the fees for unnecessary surgeries.
• E) a better bedside manner.

Assess the efficacy and potential risks of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and other physical treatments.

Understand the role and limitations of psychosurgery in treating mental disorders.

Evaluate the effectiveness of psychotherapy and the importance of controlling for various factors in treatment studies.

Identify the impact and ethical considerations of newer treatments such as rTMS and deep brain stimulation.

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