Cultural Divides in Medicine

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Which group of patients do doctors often have contempt for?

  • Patients with chronic illnesses
  • Elderly patients
  • Alcoholics, drug addicts, and morbidly obese patients (correct)
  • Patients with mental health conditions

What is the attitude of doctors towards patients perceived to have self-induced illnesses?

  • Contempt and disgust (correct)
  • Empathy and understanding
  • Indifference and apathy
  • Sympathy and support

What kind of language is used by medical personnel to refer to certain patients?

  • Neutral and impartial
  • Respectful and professional
  • Compassionate and caring
  • Disgusting and disrespectful (correct)

How do doctors view addiction and obesity?

<p>As purely a result of sloth and self-indulgence (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the educational background of physicians?

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