Navigating Difficult Patient-Clinician Relationships

Occurs in approximately 50% of adult patient encounters

Occurs in approximately 15% of adult patient encounters (correct)

Arises when physicians encounter patients with simple medical issues

Arises when physicians encounter patients with acute medical issues

The patient is polite and grateful

The patient's diagnosis or treatment is clear and effective

The physician feels comfortable with the patient's social and economic disparities

The patient transgresses boundaries in the clinician-patient relationship (correct)

The physician has previous experience with similar patients (correct)

The physician has a good understanding of the patient's chronic medical issues

The physician's advice is always needed by the patient

The physician and patient have similar social and economic backgrounds

<p>The patient's medical issues are complex and require extensive treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Approximately 15%</p> Signup and view all the answers