أسئلة الثانية كوميو - فاميلي (قبل التعديل)

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At what point does the formation stage of the family life cycle end?

  • When the last child is born
  • When the spouse dies
  • At the birth of the 1st child (correct)
  • At marriage

Which stage marks the beginning of the complete extension phase in the family life cycle?

  • Birth of the last child (correct)
  • 1st child leaves home
  • Spouse dies
  • Birth of the 1st child

What is a primary principle of family medicine?

  • It serves as the first point of medical contact within the health care system. (correct)
  • It is the last point of medical contact within the health care system.
  • It provides specialized care only for chronic diseases.
  • It focuses on the diagnosis of health problems only.

What event marks the end of the contraction stage?

<p>When the last child leaves home (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which stage follows after the complete contraction phase?

<p>Dissolution (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of family medicine?

<p>Emphasis on disease treatment only. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a family from a household?

<p>Households may include individuals who are not related by blood, marriage, or adoption. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which service is included in the basket of family practice services?

<p>Communication and coordination with specialists. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the initial stage of the family life cycle?

<p>Formation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What event signifies the transition from the extension stage to the complete extension stage?

<p>Birth of the last child (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a main focus of family medicine regarding patient care?

<p>To develop a person-centered approach. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best defines a nuclear family?

<p>A family that includes a couple and children. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect is NOT associated with the comprehensiveness of care in family medicine?

<p>Only focusing on disease prevention. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the family concerning care?

<p>Providing social care such as food and shelter. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what point does the dissolution stage begin?

<p>At the death of a spouse (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which phase ends with the death of the survivor?

<p>Dissolution (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of family is formed after marriage?

<p>Family of procreation. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a characteristic of a family?

<p>Members share different social activities. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does the family play in socialization?

<p>Helping members acquire social skills. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the family provide status concerning education?

<p>By helping each member choose their future career. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a function of the family?

<p>Facilitating social interactions outside the family. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are family dynamics primarily characterized by?

<p>Patterns of interactions between family members (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is NOT considered a structural factor influencing family dynamics?

<p>Family values about health (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can family dynamics affect an individual's well-being?

<p>Through psychosocial, behavioral, and physiological pathways (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a mild stress event in a family system?

<p>Change in residence (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does gender play in family dynamics?

<p>It influences role characteristics in families with all children of the same sex (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors is related to the family system changes?

<p>Change in sleeping or eating habits (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which demographic factor can greatly influence the age patterns in family dynamics?

<p>Relative gap between the ages of parents and children (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect is NOT influenced by family dynamics on health?

<p>Financial independence (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic is unique to the family medicine model as compared to the specialist care model?

<p>Coordination with other health team members (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a main focus of care in the specialists care model?

<p>Uncoordinated care (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a family medicine model, care is primarily oriented towards which of the following?

<p>Family and community dynamics (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following options is NOT included in a family genogram?

<p>Personal preferences of family members (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The index person in a family genogram refers to which of the following?

<p>The individual with the primary reason for creating the genogram (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does the physician-patient relationship play in the family medicine model?

<p>It is appreciated as continuous and healing. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following differentiates specialists care from family medicine care?

<p>Care focuses on individual patient problems. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which element is a crucial part of the information included in a family genogram?

<p>Background on family dynamics (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one way families can contribute to the prevention of diseases?

<p>Utilizing preventive measures such as immunization (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential negative impact of family dynamics on health?

<p>Transmission of genetic disorders (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can families assist sick individuals during illness?

<p>Taking the sick individual to the nearest health facility for treatment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What defines family medicine as a medical specialty?

<p>Providing comprehensive health care integrating various patient care aspects (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does family play in maintaining healthy living conditions?

<p>Providing adequate, healthy food and clean water (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a preventive measure families can utilize?

<p>Engaging in bad eating habits (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can be a consequence of families acquiring bad habits?

<p>Leading to health conditions like obesity or drug abuse (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect is included in the scope of family medicine?

<p>Integrating social, psychological, physical, and cultural aspects (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary characteristic of family medicine regarding patient interaction?

<p>Emphasis on health continuity and efficient communication (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which principle of family medicine emphasizes a patient’s ongoing relationship with their healthcare provider?

<p>Longitudinal continuity of care (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In family medicine, how is comprehensiveness of care best described?

<p>Incorporating physical, psychological, social, and cultural dimensions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of family medicine involves developing a person-centered approach?

<p>Integration of individual, family, and community health needs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which service is emphasized as part of the basket of services in family medicine?

<p>Longitudinal health maintenance through various interventions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which preventive measure is NOT commonly utilized by families to maintain health?

<p>Vitamin supplementation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the primary function of the family regarding its sick members?

<p>Ensuring compliance with medical advice (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do families commonly contribute to the onset of certain diseases?

<p>Through the transmission of bad dietary habits (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which way can families significantly impact the mental well-being of their members during crises?

<p>By offering psychological support and understanding (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common genetic disorder that families can transmit to their members?

<p>Cystic fibrosis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect is NOT integrated within the scope of family medicine?

<p>Income management (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following conditions is least likely to be affected by family eating habits?

<p>Asthma (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What unique characteristic of family medicine differentiates it from other medical specialties?

<p>Continuity of care across all ages and conditions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes a nuclear family from other family types?

<p>It consists solely of a couple and their children. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which function of the family is primarily associated with providing emotional support?

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

Which type of family is established after a marriage ceremony?

<p>Family of procreation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the family contribute to the provision of status regarding education?

<p>By facilitating educational resources and opportunities. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of family definitions, what is a significant characteristic of a household compared to a family?

<p>A household may include non-relatives living together. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which function of the family relates to the legal establishment of relationships?

<p>Reproduction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of family influence can contribute to the socialization of its members?

<p>Collective participation in religious events. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common misconception about the characteristics of families?

<p>Families are always comprised of related individuals. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary feature distinguishing the family medicine model from the specialists care model?

<p>Care is coordinated with other health teams. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly describes the patient care context in family medicine?

<p>Individual and community-oriented patient care. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a family genogram, which information is NOT typically included?

<p>Occupation of the index person. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of creating a family genogram?

<p>To summarize a large amount of family information. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What denotes the role of the index person in a family genogram?

<p>The individual with the major reason for developing the genogram. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which model emphasizes the physician-patient relationship in a healing manner?

<p>Family medicine model. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding the structure of family medicine?

<p>It involves a multidisciplinary team approach. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What best characterizes the approach to patient concerns in the specialists care model?

<p>Focus only on specific disease treatment. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the impact of family dynamics on health?

<p>They influence well-being through behavioral, psychosocial, and physiological pathways. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor significantly ties into age patterns in family dynamics?

<p>The spacing, size, and birth order of children. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a moderate stress event affecting family dynamics?

<p>Illness within the family. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role do spacing patterns play in family dynamics?

<p>They contribute to the specific role characteristics within the family. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of family dynamics is influenced by changes within the family system?

<p>Health behaviors and lifestyle choices. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about the effect of family values on dynamics is true?

<p>Family values regarding gender roles and responsibilities shape interactions. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of stress event would be classified as severe within a family system?

<p>Death of a family member. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is likely to result from a family dynamic characterized by substance use?

<p>Negative impacts on mental health and relationships. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of family structure is defined as ‘1st child leaves home to last child leaves home/parents’?

<p>Complete extension (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which role does the family primarily play in disease prevention?

<p>Helping the patient comply with medical advice (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect is true regarding the specialist care model?

<p>It focuses on patient care in the context of family. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered a use of a genogram?

<p>Identifying family strengths (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of family dynamics, significant risk factors such as diabetes mellitus are primarily identified through which method?

<p>Establishing a family genogram (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the most significant aspect of promoting lifestyle changes through family involvement?

<p>Providing a supportive home environment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a genogram in family medicine?

<p>To represent the family's hereditary medical history (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the role of family members during a health crisis?

<p>To provide psychological support (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What marks the beginning of the extension stage in the family life cycle?

<p>The birth of the first child.</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what point does the complete extension stage end?

<p>When the first child leaves home.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What key event signifies the transition from contraction to complete contraction?

<p>When the last child leaves home.</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which stage does the dissolution phase begin?

<p>When a spouse dies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What event signifies the completion of the contraction stage?

<p>The death of the last child’s parent.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the family life cycle concept include beyond a beginning and an end?

<p>A series of sequential stages.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the starting event that initiates the family life cycle?

<p>Marriage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What phase follows the complete extension stage in the family life cycle?

<p>Contraction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the primary effects of family dynamics on individual well-being?

<p>Family dynamics can impact an individual's well-being through psychosocial, behavioral, and physiological pathways.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can spacing patterns among siblings influence family dynamics?

<p>Spacing patterns can affect the roles and relationships among siblings, leading to unique dynamics based on the number of children and their age differences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way do structural factors affect family dynamics?

<p>Structural factors, such as age patterns and gender roles, influence family interactions, communication styles, and the responsibilities assigned to family members.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What types of stress events can impact family systems?

<p>Stress events can range from mild, such as changes in sleeping habits, to severe, like death or divorce, all of which can significantly disrupt family dynamics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do family values contribute to family dynamics?

<p>Family values about gender roles and responsibilities shape interactions, expectations, and overall relationship patterns within the family.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does communication play in family dynamics?

<p>Communication serves as a foundation for interactions among family members, influencing relationship quality and problem-solving abilities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What impact can abusive relationships have on family dynamics?

<p>Abusive relationships can create significant dysfunction within a family, leading to negative psychosocial effects on all members.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can understanding family dynamics improve health outcomes?

<p>By recognizing the role of family interactions in health, healthcare providers can tailor interventions and support mechanisms to better address individual and family needs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between a nuclear family and an extended family?

<p>A nuclear family consists of a couple and their children, while an extended family includes additional relatives.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the family provide social care to its members?

<p>The family provides social care by ensuring basic needs such as food and shelter are met.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are two main types of families identified, and how are they defined?

<p>The two main types of families are the family of origin, which is the family one is born into, and the family of procreation, which is the family one creates through marriage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way does a family contribute to an individual's future career decisions?

<p>Families provide status regarding education and occupation, guiding members in their career choices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does affection play within family functions?

<p>Affection provides psychosocial care, offering love and warmth to each family member.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do families help in the socialization process of their members?

<p>Families help members acquire social skills through interaction and communication.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of legal marriage in maintaining the essence of a family?

<p>Legal marriage formalizes relationships, playing a crucial role in family reproduction and stability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are shared values and experiences among family members an indication of?

<p>They indicate a unified family structure that fosters strong bonds and collective identity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does family medicine facilitate continuity of care for patients?

<p>Family medicine ensures continuity of care by managing both acute and chronic health problems over time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does effective communication play in family medicine?

<p>Effective communication between doctor and patient fosters trust and promotes better health education and management.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what ways does family medicine address the social and cultural dimensions of health problems?

<p>Family medicine considers the physical, psychological, social, and cultural aspects of health, allowing for comprehensive care.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of community health responsibility in family medicine?

<p>Family medicine includes a specific responsibility for the health of the community, promoting health and disease prevention at a broader level.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does family medicine support health promotion and disease prevention?

<p>Family medicine emphasizes health promotion through education and risk assessments, as well as preventative measures like immunization and screenings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are two ways families can help maintain their members' health?

<p>By providing good housing conditions and adequate healthy food.</p> Signup and view all the answers

List two preventive measures families can use to protect health.

<p>Immunization and periodic health examinations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can families assist individuals who are sick?

<p>By taking them to health facilities for treatment and providing psychological support.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role can families play in the transmission of diseases?

<p>They can transmit genetic disorders and communicate bad health habits.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the comprehensive care approach in family medicine.

<p>It integrates social, psychological, physical, and cultural aspects of patient care.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What age range does family medicine encompass?

<p>It encompasses all ages, from children to the elderly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of families fostering bad habits?

<p>It can lead to conditions such as obesity, hyperlipidemia, and psychiatric disorders.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In family medicine, what is the importance of the ongoing relationship with healthcare providers?

<p>It emphasizes continuity of care and personalized treatment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic that distinguishes the family medicine model from the specialist care model?

<p>Family medicine is characterized by continuous, coordinated, and comprehensive care, while specialist care tends to be more fragmented.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an index person in a family genogram?

<p>The index person is the individual for whom the genogram is developed, usually identified for a significant health-related purpose.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the family medicine model view patient care in relation to the family context?

<p>The family medicine model views patient care in the context of the family, appreciating the influence of family dynamics on health.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of care does the specialist care model primarily focus on?

<p>The specialist care model primarily focuses on problem-centered care, often addressing specific health issues without considering the familial context.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kinds of information are typically included in a family genogram?

<p>A family genogram typically includes names, ages, relationships, marital status, types of family, and critical health information of family members.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the physician-patient relationship viewed differently in family medicine compared to specialist care?

<p>In family medicine, the physician-patient relationship is seen as ongoing and healing, while specialist care may not prioritize this long-term relationship.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by multidisciplinary team care in the family medicine model?

<p>Multidisciplinary team care involves a coordinated approach where various health professionals collaborate to address a patient's comprehensive health needs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain how the family medicine model is oriented towards the community.

<p>The family medicine model is community-oriented, focusing on the health needs of individuals and families within their specific community context.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the transition from the extension stage to the complete extension stage in the family life cycle.

<p>This transition occurs when the last child in the family is born.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the family life cycle, what significant event marks the beginning of the contraction stage?

<p>The contraction stage begins when the first child leaves home.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What event signifies the completion of the dissolution stage in the family life cycle?

<p>The dissolution stage concludes with the death of the survivor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain how the complete contraction stage differs from the prior contraction stage in the family life cycle.

<p>The complete contraction stage occurs when the last child leaves home, unlike the prior contraction stage which involves the transition of the first child leaving.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'formation' stage of the family life cycle signify?

<p>The formation stage signifies the beginning of the family unit at marriage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Identify what phase occurs immediately after the complete extension phase.

<p>The phase that follows complete extension is the contraction stage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

At which point does the 'complete contraction' phase begin in the family life cycle?

<p>The complete contraction phase begins when the last child leaves home.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the final event that concludes the entire family life cycle?

<p>The final event that concludes the family life cycle is the death of the survivor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What differentiates a nuclear family from an extended family?

<p>A nuclear family consists of a couple and their children, while an extended family includes additional relatives such as grandparents or aunts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a family related to providing care?

<p>The family primarily provides social care, including essentials like food and shelter.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does a family's social status influence its members regarding education?

<p>A family's social status can dictate the educational opportunities and expectations placed on its members.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does socialization play within a family unit?

<p>Socialization helps family members acquire essential social skills necessary for functioning in society.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way does family facilitate the legal aspect of reproduction?

<p>Families maintain the legal essence of reproduction through marriage, which provides a framework for childbearing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant characteristic shared among family members living in the same household?

<p>Family members often share similar values and norms, which shape their interactions and behaviors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do families contribute to each member's career decision-making processes?

<p>Families provide affection and guidance which helps members decide on their future careers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What defines the 'family of origin' and its significance?

<p>The family of origin is the family one is born into, which significantly influences personal development and social identity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes family medicine as a point of first contact within the healthcare system?

<p>Family medicine is distinguished by its role as the initial medical contact for patients, providing comprehensive care and addressing a wide range of health issues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does family medicine ensure continuity of care for patients?

<p>Family medicine ensures continuity of care through ongoing relationships with patients, adapting care based on their evolving health needs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what ways does family medicine incorporate a patient-centered approach?

<p>Family medicine incorporates a patient-centered approach by focusing on the individual, their family, and their community while considering all health dimensions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does effective communication play in the practice of family medicine?

<p>Effective communication is vital in family medicine as it enhances the doctor-patient relationship, ensuring better understanding and coordination of care.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the implications of comprehensiveness of care in family medicine.

<p>Comprehensiveness of care in family medicine implies addressing physical, psychological, social, and cultural health problems, leading to holistic patient management.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do family dynamics influence health through psychosocial pathways?

<p>Family dynamics affect mental health and social relationships, which can lead to stress and promote or hinder well-being.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role do spacing patterns among children play in family dynamics?

<p>Spacing patterns can dictate sibling relationships and the distribution of roles and responsibilities within the family.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way can severe stress events impact family dynamics?

<p>Severe stress events can lead to significant strain on relationships, altering roles and communication patterns within the family.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can a family contribute to the prevention of diseases?

<p>By providing good housing conditions, healthy food, and utilizing preventive measures such as immunization and health screenings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what ways can a family assist an ill member during their sickness?

<p>By taking the sick individual to health facilities, helping with medical compliance, and providing psychological support.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the gender composition of children in a family affect family dynamics?

<p>The gender composition shapes expectations, roles, and dynamics based on societal norms associated with gender.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are age patterns considered integral to understanding family dynamics?

<p>Age patterns impact the nature of interactions, responsibilities, and the overall hierarchy within the family.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some negative impacts families can have on health?

<p>Transmission of genetic disorders and communicable diseases, as well as promoting bad habits such as smoking and poor eating habits.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential positive effect of family dynamics on an individual's health?

<p>Positive family dynamics can foster supportive communication and healthy behaviors, contributing to overall well-being.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the characteristics of the scope of family medicine?

<p>It encompasses all ages, sexes, every organ system, and every disease within a family unit.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can mild stress events contribute to changes in family dynamics?

<p>Mild stress events can prompt adaptations in routines and relationships, fostering resilience and stronger communication.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can acquiring bad habits within a family affect its members?

<p>It can lead to health issues such as obesity, hyperlipidemia, cancers, and psychiatric disorders.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What influence do family values about responsibilities have on family dynamics?

<p>Family values dictate how roles are assigned and expectations set, affecting interactions and conflict resolution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What preventive measures can families utilize?

<p>Immunization, periodic health examinations, and regular health screenings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the concept of continuity important in family medicine?

<p>It fosters long-term relationships between patients and healthcare providers, enhancing personalized care.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does a family medicine model approach patient care differently than a specialist care model?

<p>Family medicine focuses on continuous, patient-centered care within the context of the family, whereas specialist care is typically fragmented and centered on specific diseases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of creating a family genogram?

<p>The primary purpose is to summarize extensive information about a family in one visual representation, aiding in comprehensive care.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does the index person play in a family genogram?

<p>The index person is the individual for whom the genogram is developed, often the one seeking medical care.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way does the physician-patient relationship differ between family medicine and specialist care?

<p>In family medicine, the physician-patient relationship is appreciated in a continuous and healing manner, unlike the more transactional nature in specialist care.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do family dynamics influence the formation of a genogram?

<p>Family dynamics provide context, enabling a more accurate representation of relationships, health history, and significant life events in the genogram.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect is emphasized in family medicine that differs from the specialist model concerning family context?

<p>Family medicine appreciates and integrates the context of the family into patient care, while specialists focus solely on the individual patient.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is a multidisciplinary team considered essential in family medicine?

<p>A multidisciplinary team is essential in family medicine because it allows for coordinated care that addresses the diverse needs of patients and their families.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the typical characteristics included in a family genogram?

<p>A family genogram typically includes names, ages, types of family, marital statuses, and significant health events like causes of death.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Family

A group of people related by blood, marriage, or adoption, who interact and communicate within their social roles.

Nuclear Family

A family consisting of a couple and their children.

Extended Family

A family that consists of a couple and their children, along with other relatives.

Family of Origin

The family in which a person is born.

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Family of Procreation

The family a person sets up after marriage.

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Household

A group of people living together, which may or may not be related by blood.

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Family Functions

The roles a family plays in caring for its members, providing care, warmth, and guiding future decisions.

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Family Characteristics

Shared living, social activities, values, and experiences of success or failure.

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Family Life Cycle Stages

A model showing the typical stages a family goes through, from beginning to end.

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Formation Stage

The initial stage of a family, beginning with marriage or cohabitation.

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Extension Stage

The stage where the family grows with the birth of children.

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Contraction Stage

The stage when children leave home.

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Dissolution Stage

The final stage, when the family unit ends, usually with the death of a spouse.

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Formation begins at

Marriage

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Extension ends at

Birth of last child

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Contraction ends with

Last child leaving home/spouse dies

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First Contact

Family medicine is the initial point of entry for medical care within the healthcare system.

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Continuity of Care

Family doctors provide ongoing and coordinated medical care over time, managing both acute and chronic health issues.

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Comprehensiveness of Care

Family medicine addresses the whole person, considering physical, mental, social, and cultural factors influencing health.

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Health Promotion & Prevention

Family doctors actively promote health and well-being through education, counseling, screenings, and immunizations.

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Community Focus

Family medicine emphasizes the health of the community, working with other healthcare professionals and community resources.

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Role of Family in Health

Families play a crucial role in maintaining the health of their members by providing essential resources like housing, food, clean water, and promoting preventive healthcare practices.

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Family's Role in Disease Prevention

Families contribute to disease prevention by ensuring access to immunization, regular health check-ups, and screenings.

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Family Support During Sickness

During illness, families provide crucial support by taking the sick individual to medical facilities, aiding in medical compliance, and offering emotional support.

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Family as a Source of Diseases

Unfortunately, families can also be a source of health problems due to the transmission of genetic disorders or communicable diseases.

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Family's Influence on Bad Habits

Families can influence the development of bad habits such as smoking, drug abuse, and unhealthy dietary choices, leading to chronic diseases.

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Family Medicine Definition

Family medicine is a medical specialty dedicated to providing continuous, comprehensive healthcare for individuals and their families, encompassing all aspects of their well-being, including social, psychological, physical, and cultural factors.

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Scope of Family Medicine

Family medicine encompasses individuals of all ages, genders, and organ systems, addressing a wide range of diseases and health concerns.

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Key Aspects of Family Medicine

Family medicine integrates all aspects of patient care, including social, psychological, physical, and cultural factors, providing a holistic approach to health.

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Family Genogram

A visual representation of a family tree that shows relationships, dates, and important characteristics of members.

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What's the aim of a genogram?

To summarize a family's history and relationships on one page, providing context for care.

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Index Person

The individual who is the focus of the genogram, often the patient seeking care.

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Types of family

Families can be structured as nuclear (parents and children) or extended (including other relatives).

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Information in a genogram

Includes names, ages, relationships, marital status, deaths, and causes of death.

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Continuous vs. Fragmented Care

Continuous care is holistic and ongoing, while fragmented care is isolated and specialist-focused.

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Multidisciplinary vs. Single Physician

Multidisciplinary care involves a team of professionals, while single physician care is limited to one doctor.

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Patient-Centered vs. Problem-Centered

Patient-centered care considers the individual's needs, while problem-centered care focuses solely on the disease.

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Family Dynamics

The patterns of interactions within a family, including roles, hierarchies, and communication.

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Influence of Family Dynamics

Family dynamics shape individuals' development and well-being through psychosocial, behavioral, and physiological pathways.

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Impact of Family Dynamics on Health

The quality of family relationships can have either positive or negative impacts on an individual's health.

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Spacing Patterns in Families

Factors affecting spacing patterns are the number of children and the gaps between their ages.

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Sex Patterns in Families

The composition of male and female children influences a family's dynamics and role characteristics.

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Age Patterns in Families

The relative ages of parents and children, as well as birth order, influence family dynamics.

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Family Values Impact

Family values, such as views on gender roles and responsibilities, play a significant role in defining family dynamics.

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Stress Events Impacting Family Dynamics

Stress events such as illness, divorce, or job loss can significantly alter family dynamics, causing changes in roles and relationships.

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Family Medicine's Goal

Family medicine aims to provide ongoing, comprehensive healthcare for individuals and their families, addressing all aspects of their well-being.

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Spacing Patterns

The number of children in a family and the spacing between their ages influence family dynamics.

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Sex Patterns

Families with different compositions of male and female children have unique role characteristics and dynamics.

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Age Patterns

The relative ages of parents and children, including birth order, influence family dynamics.

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Family Values

Family values, such as views on gender roles and responsibilities, significantly shape family dynamics.

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Stress Events

Events like illness, divorce, or job loss can significantly alter family dynamics, causing changes in roles and relationships.

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Impact of Stress Events on Family Dynamics

Stress events can cause shifts in roles, communication, and family structure.

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Genogram

A visual representation of a family's history and relationships, summarizing key information on one page.

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Family Medicine Focus

Family medicine emphasizes the well-being of the whole person and their family, considering social, psychological, and physical factors.

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Complete Contraction

The stage where the last child leaves home and the original couple remains together.

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Family's Role in Prevention

Families play a crucial role in preventing diseases by ensuring access to immunizations, regular health check-ups, and screenings.

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Specialist Care Model

A medical approach that focuses on specific diseases or body systems, often involving specialists.

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Family Medicine: Continuous Care

A model of healthcare where a single doctor follows a patient over time, providing ongoing and coordinated care for all their health needs.

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Family Medicine: Multidisciplinary Team

A group of healthcare professionals, like doctors, nurses, social workers, etc., collaborating to provide comprehensive care for a patient.

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Specialist Care: Fragmented Care

A model of healthcare where patients see different specialists for different issues, leading to less coordinated care.

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Family Medicine: Patient-Centered

Focuses on understanding and respecting the patient's unique needs, values, and preferences in care.

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Specialist Care: Problem-Centered

Focuses on diagnosing and treating a specific medical problem, often without considering the patient's overall health.

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What information does a genogram include?

A genogram includes names, ages, relationships, marital status, death dates, and causes of death for family members.

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What makes a family?

A family is a group of people united by blood, marriage, or adoption. They interact, communicate, and share social roles.

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Household vs. Family

A household is a group of people sharing a living space, but they may not be related biologically. A family is specifically based on blood, marriage, or adoption.

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Family Life Cycle

A model describing the stages a family goes through from formation (marriage) to dissolution (death of the last surviving member).

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Complete Extension

The stage where the last child is born, signifying the full expansion of the family.

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How are the stages of the Family Life Cycle ordered?

The stages progress sequentially from Formation (marriage), through Extension (birth of children), Contraction (children leaving), and finally Dissolution (death).

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What's the first contact point in healthcare?

Family medicine acts as the entry point for individuals into the healthcare system, providing initial diagnosis and guidance.

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Comprehensiveness in family medicine

Family medicine addresses the whole person, considering physical, psychological, social, and cultural factors that affect their health.

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Health promotion & prevention in family medicine

Family doctors actively promote health and well-being through education, counselling, screenings, and immunizations.

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What are family dynamics?

The patterns of interactions within a family, including roles, hierarchies, and communication.

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How do family dynamics impact individuals?

Family dynamics influence an individual's development and well-being through psychosocial, behavioral, and physiological pathways.

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What are spacing patterns?

The number of children in a family and the spacing between their ages influence family dynamics.

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What are sex patterns?

Families with different compositions of male and female children have unique role characteristics and dynamics.

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What are age patterns?

The ages of parents and children, including birth order, influence family dynamics.

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What are stress events?

Events like illness, divorce, or job loss can significantly alter family dynamics, causing changes in roles and relationships.

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What is a genogram?

A visual representation of a family's history and relationships, summarizing key information on one page.

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What is the focus of family medicine?

Family medicine emphasizes the well-being of the whole person and their family, considering social, psychological, and physical factors.

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Family's Influence on Health

Families have a big impact on their members' health by providing things they need, like a good home, food, and clean water, as well as promoting healthy habits.

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Family's Impact on Bad Habits

Families can influence negative habits, like smoking, drug use, and unhealthy eating, which can lead to serious health problems.

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Transmission of Diseases in Families

Families can spread diseases through genetics or direct contact, like colds or infections.

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Family Medicine's Holistic Approach

It takes into account all aspects of a person's health, like their social life, emotions, physical body, and cultural values.

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Family Medicine's Continuity of Care

A family doctor follows patients over time, managing both acute and chronic health concerns, providing ongoing and coordinated care.

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Impact of Family Dynamics

Family dynamics shape an individual's development and well-being through their psychosocial, behavioral, and physiological pathways.

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Family Medicine: First Contact

Family medicine is the initial point of entry for individuals into the healthcare system. It provides initial diagnosis and guidance.

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Family Medicine Model

A healthcare approach that focuses on providing continuous, comprehensive, and coordinated care for individuals and families, considering their social, psychological, and physical needs.

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Types of Family Structure

Families can be classified as nuclear (parents and children) or extended (including other relatives).

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Patient-Centered Care

An approach where doctors prioritize understanding and respecting the patient's individual needs, values, and preferences.

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Problem-Centered Care

An approach where the focus is solely on diagnosing and treating the specific medical problem, without considering the patient's overall health.

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Continuous Care

A model of healthcare characterized by ongoing, coordinated care where a single doctor follows a patient over time.

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Study Notes

Family Practice Approach & Family Influences on Health and Disease

  • Family: A group of people united by blood, marriage, or adoption, interacting and communicating in their social roles.
  • Household: Differs from family, as not all members are related by blood.
  • Family of Origin: The family into which a person is born.
  • Family of Procreation: The family a person creates after marriage.
  • Nuclear Family: Consists of a couple and their children.
  • Extended Family: Consists of a couple, children, and other relatives.
  • Family Characteristics: All members live in the same house, share similar social activities, values, and experiences of success and failure.

Functions of Family

  • Care: Providing food, shelter, and basic necessities.
  • Affection: Providing love, warmth, and support.
  • Providing Status: Helping members determine their career paths.
  • Reproduction: Maintaining family through legal marriage.
  • Socialization: Helping members acquire social skills.

Family Life Cycle

  • Concept: Views a family as having a beginning, a series of sequential stages, and an end.
  • Stages: Formation, Extension, Complete Extension, Contraction, Complete Contraction, Dissolution.
  • Formation: Begins with marriage and the birth of the first child.
  • Extension: Begins with the birth of the first child, and ends with the birth of the last child.
  • Complete Extension: Last child leaves home.
  • Contraction: Beginning when the 1st child leaves the home. ends with last child departing.
  • Complete Contraction: Last child leaves home and/or parents.
  • Dissolution: Death of spouse(s).

Family Dynamics

  • Definition: Patterns and interactions between family members (roles, hierarchies, communication).
  • Positive and Negative Impacts: Family dynamics and relationships can affect health positively or negatively.
  • Factors influencing Dynamics: Spacing of children, sex patterns (all male or all female), age (gap between family members' ages), family values (gender roles, responsibilities), disability/chronic illness, substance use, abusive relationships, and various stress events can impact family dynamics.
  • Stress Events: Categorized as Mild, Moderate, and Severe, encompassing changing residences, illnesses, job problems, outstanding achievements, and more.

Role of Family in Health & Disease

  • Prevention: Maintaining healthy living conditions, providing nutritious food and clean water, and utilizing preventive measures like immunization.
  • During Sickness: Helping members access treatment and medical advice, and offering psychological support during crisis situations.
  • Source of Diseases: Transmission of genetic disorders, communicable diseases, poor habits like smoking, drug use, and unhealthy dietary habits leading to obesity, hyperlipidemia, and cancer.

Family Medicine

  • Definition: A medical specialty that provides comprehensive healthcare to individuals and families.
  • Characteristics: Continuity of care, comprehensiveness of care, coordination of care, community focus, family focus, and prevention.

Family Genogram

  • Definition: A symbolic picture of the family tree showing dates, characteristics of family members (siblings, parents, grandparents, etc.), and relatives.
  • Information Included: Names, ages, types/structures of the family, deaths, marital status, patterns of family diseases and habits/values (genetic, familial diseases, smoking, etc.).
  • Purpose: Provides a quick overview of the family structure and helps assess and understand family situations.

Test Yourself Questions

  • 1st child leaves home to Last child leaves home/parents: Complete extension.
  • Role of Family in Prevention of Disease: Immunizations and screening.
  • Specialist Care Model: Problem centered care.

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