Clinical Health Psychology: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Factors
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According to the passage, which of the following is NOT associated with a satisfying patient-practitioner relationship?

  • Increased likelihood that patients will follow medical advice
  • Greater access to potentially relevant diagnostic information
  • Higher chances of the patient switching practitioners (correct)
  • The practitioner's communication style matching the patient's expectations

    • What does the passage suggest patients generally favor in a practitioner's style?

  • A doctor-centered approach with minimal patient participation
  • Closed-ended questions and a focus on the first problem mentioned
  • Friendliness, empathy, clear explanations, and encouragement to ask questions (correct)
  • Use of medical jargon and minimal patient involvement in decision-making

    • According to the passage, which of the following is a consequence of a mismatch between the patient's expectations and the practitioner's style?

  • More stress during unpleasant procedures (correct)
  • Less stress during unpleasant procedures
  • Greater likelihood of following advice
  • Improved adherence to medical advice

    • Which of the following best describes a patient-centered practitioner style, according to the passage?

    <p>Asking open-ended questions, avoiding medical jargon, and involving patients in decision-making</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the information in the passage, which of the following statements is true about counselling skills?

    <p>They help practitioners effectively demonstrate sensitivity, warmth, and concern.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the passage, which of the following is NOT a trait that patients generally favor in a practitioner?

    <p>Using medical jargon to demonstrate expertise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the passage, which of the following is a characteristic of a doctor-centered practitioner style?

    <p>Focusing on the first problem mentioned</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is NOT supported by the information in the passage?

    <p>Counselling skills are primarily useful for dealing with patients in crisis or distress.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the information in the passage, which of the following statements is true?

    <p>The quality of the patient-practitioner relationship depends on factors such as the patient's expectations and the practitioner's communication style.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true about effective counselling skills?

    <p>They are primarily focused on providing clear explanations about illnesses and treatments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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