A Medical Doctor Who Specializes in a Particular Field (E

question 18

Multiple Choice

A medical doctor who specializes in a particular field (e.g., surgery) generally earns more than a general practitioner because

• A)of greater education and training requirements
• B)of differences in labor mobility
• C)a general practitioner is more likely to work in an urban area
• D)of discrimination
• E)a general practitioner treats a greater number of patients per day

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Definitions:

Heart Disease

This encompasses various types of cardiovascular conditions that affect the heart's structure and function, leading to health complications.

Strokes

A medical condition where the blood supply to part of the brain is interrupted or reduced, causing brain cells to die from lack of oxygen.

Cancer

A term for diseases in which abnormal cells divide without control and can invade nearby tissues.

Type B Personality

Characteristic behavior pattern that is relaxed, less competitive than Type A, and more resistant to stress.