What Skills Does the Institute of Medicine Identify as Important

question 24

Multiple Choice

What skills does the Institute of Medicine identify as important in the provision of effective patient-centered care? Select all that apply.

• A) Make the patient fully responsible for his or her care.
• B) Communication with patients should be open and complete.
• C) The patient should be thought of as an individual.
• D) Prevention and health promotion should be enhanced.
• E) Focus care on self-directed patients who seek care.

Recognize the importance and application of adjunctive therapies in treating bipolar disorder.

Grasp the historical discovery and development of psychiatric treatments such as lithium and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).

Comprehend the biochemical processes within neurons, including the role of neurotransmitters and second messengers.

Identify the importance and effectiveness of psychotherapy in treating mood disorders, specifically bipolar disorder and unipolar depression.

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Definitions:

Cognitive

Relating to the mental processes of perception, memory, judgment, and reasoning, as opposed to emotional or volitional processes.

Behavioral

Pertaining to the actions or reactions of a person or animal in response to external or internal stimuli.

Psychodynamic

A psychological perspective that emphasizes the influence of the unconscious mind, internal conflicts, and childhood experiences on behavior.

Existential

Relating to existentialism, a philosophical theory that emphasizes individual freedom, choice, and meaning within an inherently meaningless universe.