Author Question: Gilbert frequently experiences symptoms consistent with irritable bowel syndrome. His wife points ... (Read 123 times)

kfurse · **on:** Jun 21, 2018

Gilbert frequently experiences symptoms consistent with irritable bowel syndrome. His wife points out that Gilbert's cousin Miriam has similar symptoms. Gilbert has not sought medical care. Based on research by Ringstrm et al. (2007), there is about a 50 chance that Gilbert will

A) discuss his symptoms with his cousin to get advice.
B) discuss his symptoms with a physician to find help.
C) discuss his symptoms with alternative practitioners.
D) discuss his symptoms with (a) or (c), more than (b).

Question 2

Ian has recently begun to notice several different symptoms he has never had before and is concerned they could indicate some disease. If he is like most people, what is the first thing he will do?

A) Go see his primary care doctor.
B) Consult a specialist physician.
C) Consult a lay referral network.
D) Most people would do nothing.