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.

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Definitions:

Stress Management

The practice of employing techniques and strategies to cope with and reduce stress levels in daily life.

Modifying Work Stressors

The process of identifying and adjusting factors in the work environment that contribute to stress in order to reduce their negative impact on employees.

Bonuses

Additional financial rewards provided to employees or staff beyond their regular pay, typically for achieving specific targets or exemplary performance.

Workplace Aggression

Behaviors aimed at causing harm or expressing hostility towards others in a professional setting.