Social Circumstances and Medical Systems in Healthcare
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The traditional medical view of health focuses on the individual as a whole, incorporating social, psychological, and economic aspects.

False

The ecological concept of health views health as a constant state that does not change over time.

False

The WHO definition of health in 1948 emphasizes the importance of disease prevention and treatment.

False

The medicalization of society refers to the process of defining and treating medical conditions as social problems.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ecological concept of health draws clear distinctions between healthy and unhealthy adaptations to the environment.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The WHO definition of health in 1948 has been criticized for being unrealistic and unattainable.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the given context, a person's physical health is always prioritized over their psychological well-being.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Providing fruit for young children is considered a parental responsibility for their health.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Cosmetic surgery is considered a legitimate medical goal in the pursuit of happiness.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The context assumes that parental behavior is the only cause of childhood obesity.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The context defines health as the mere absence of illness.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The case study-practice involves inspecting each case and discussing whether a person is healthy or ill.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The microsystem is the most distal influence on a child's development according to Bronfenbrenner's ecological model.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The mesosystem involves relationships between a child's parents and healthcare professionals.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The exosystem is responsible for the resources and infrastructure of a city or region.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The macrosystem is the most direct influence on a child's development according to Bronfenbrenner's ecological model.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The chronosystem is a dimension of time that considers the impact of historical events on a child's development.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Proximal processes work independently of the more distal influences in the macrosystem and exosystem.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

At the macrosystem level, cities would require ramps and elevators in public buildings.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Family members influence a child's life through their beliefs regarding the cause of a disability.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Husband-wife tensions would increase as they developed mutual respect and trust at the mesosystem level.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The microsystem level refers to the beliefs existing at a cultural level.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

A nation might pass laws mandating enhanced disability policies for only schooling and employment.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Families' beliefs affect the resources they spend on the child and their expectations for what their child might achieve in adulthood.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Patient Centered Clinical Method focuses on understanding patients experiences with illness and disease, but not holistically.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

There are four essential components of patient-centered care.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Effective communication in patient-centered care involves only sharing information from the clinician to the patient.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Compassionate and empowering care provision involves being attentive and altruistic.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The three components of communication in patient-centered care are sharing information, diagnosing disease, and sensitivity to patient needs.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Patient-centered care involves health promotion, but not partnership.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

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