Approach to the Clinical Encounter
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What is the primary focus of the clinician-centered approach?

  • The patient's personal experiences and concerns
  • Identifying the symptoms and collecting data to diagnose a disease (correct)
  • Addressing social determinants of health
  • Building a rapport with the patient

What is the main difference between the disease and illness distinction model?

  • Disease refers to the patient's concerns, while illness refers to the symptoms
  • Disease refers to the social determinants, while illness refers to the cultural humility
  • Disease refers to the clinician's perspective, while illness refers to the patient's perspective
  • Disease refers to the biological aspect, while illness refers to the personal experience (correct)

What is the primary goal of the patient-centered approach?

  • To address the social determinants of health
  • To build a rapport with the patient
  • To understand the patient's personal experiences and concerns (correct)
  • To identify the disease and develop a treatment plan

What is the potential drawback of using the clinician-centered approach exclusively?

<p>It may not address the patient's personal concerns (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the disease/illness distinction model in healthcare?

<p>It recognizes the difference between the biological and personal aspects of health (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main benefit of using the patient-centered approach in healthcare?

<p>It increases patient satisfaction and engagement (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When interacting with pediatric patients, what should you do?

<p>Begin the encounter by introducing yourself to the patient first and then to the family (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How should you interact with patients with physical and/or sensory disabilities?

<p>Avoid making assumptions about what assistance the patient needs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when interacting with transgender patients?

<p>Use their preferred name and gender pronouns (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the chief complaint or chief concern?

<p>To understand the patient's reason for seeking care (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can you establish patient rapport?

<p>By choosing a distance that facilitates conversation and allows good eye contact (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when unsure of how to pronounce a patient's name?

<p>Ask the patient how to pronounce their name (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of the patient-centered approach?

<p>It recognizes the importance of patients' expressions of personal concerns, feelings, and emotions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Stage 1 of the clinical encounter?

<p>To initiate the encounter and establish rapport (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential to ask patients their preferred name and gender pronouns?

<p>To respect the patient's identity and dignity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the clinician in the patient-centered approach?

<p>To evoke the patient's personal context and emotions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a recommended technique to assess a patient's understanding of the care plan?

<p>Inviting the patient to tell you, in their own words, the plan of care (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When eliciting a patient's story using an electronic health record, what is the recommended approach?

<p>Face the patient directly, then turn to the screen to type notes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why should you avoid asking specific questions prematurely during an office visit?

<p>You might miss important details in the patient's story (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of asking open-ended questions during an office visit?

<p>To allow the patient to fully express their concerns (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of shared decision making in patient care?

<p>It promotes optimal therapy, adherence to treatment, and patient satisfaction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long do clinicians typically wait before interrupting a patient during an office visit?

<p>18 seconds (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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