Psychiatrists Often View Their Patients' Problems Using a Medical Model

question 130

Multiple Choice

Psychiatrists often view their patients' problems using a medical model perspective. This means that, in the eyes of the psychiatrist, a patient should:

• A) take a leading role in his or her own treatment
• B) accept what the psychiatrist wants the patient to do
• C) focus on multiple kinds of alternative therapies
• D) seek out drug therapy plus talk therapy to increase well-being

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