Author Question: Marla is seeking a primary care physician. Name at least four qualities she should consider in ... (Read 50 times)

fnuegbu · **on:** Jul 12, 2018

Marla is seeking a primary care physician. Name at least four qualities she should consider in selecting her doctor.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Carrying an excessive amount of body fat around the waist, which is a risk factor for diabetes, is a condition known as

A) rapid weight gain.
B) central cellulite storage.
C) central adiposity.
D) gastrointestinal adiposity.

dyrone · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 12, 2018

Answer to Question 1

(any four or more of the following):
1. Communication skills
2. The ability to listen and to treat patients with respect.
3. Professional training and credentials such as licensure and board certification
4. Affiliation with accredited medical facilities
5. Openness to complementary or integrative treatment options
6. Willingness to provide complete and thorough information, including about treatment options and side effects
7. Availability of alternate coverage when they are not available
8. Lack of lawsuits or negative professional reviews

Answer to Question 2

C