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Melani1276

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on: Jun 25, 2018
Which of the following best describes the defense mechanism used when a patient does not react by showing emotion after hearing bad news?
 a. Sublimation
  b. Displacement
  c. Repression
  d. Denial

Question 2

Office emergencies usually do not fall under the protection of Good Samaritan laws. Explain why.


xthemafja

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

Office emergencies usually do not fall under the protection of Good Samaritan laws. In a medical office, a patientphysician relationship already exists: the doctor is offering services and the patient is seeking services.


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