Which of the Following Occurs First When a Patient Is

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following occurs first when a patient is seen in the medical office?

• A) Laboratory testing
• B) Examination by the physician
• C) Referral
• D) Instructions for follow-up care

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Definitions:

Faulty Patterns

Dysfunctional or unproductive behaviors or thoughts that are repeated over time, often leading to negative outcomes.

Insight

Insight is the understanding of a specific cause and effect within a specific context, often leading to a solution to a problem or an understanding of a psychological issue.

Self-Awareness

The realization of one's personal attributes, emotional states, motivations, and wants.

Cognitive Therapies

A category of psychotherapeutic treatments that help patients understand the thoughts and feelings that influence behaviors, aiming to modify dysfunctional thinking patterns.