This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Norman's primary care physician is convinced that his symptoms are due to a somatic symptom ... (Read 57 times)

SGallaher96

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 509
on: Jun 22, 2018
Norman's primary care physician is convinced that his symptoms are due to a somatic symptom disorder, and the physician is encouraging Norman to accept a referral to a mental health professional. Norman is likely to
 
  a. accept the referral willingly.
  b. drop out of all forms of treatment.
  c. reject the referral despite negative test results.
  d. reject the referral because he is faking and does not want to be found out.

Question 2

What is the major recommendation for the medical management of patients with somatic symptom disorder?
 
  a. use medication to reduce anxiety
  b. confront the patient's irrational thinking
  c. use repeated medical procedures to reassure the patient
  d. establish a strong and consistent physician-patient relationship


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Swizqar

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 357
Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: c.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: d.


SGallaher96

  • Member
  • Posts: 509
Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
:D TYSM

gcook

  • Member
  • Posts: 343
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

When Gabriel Fahrenheit invented the first mercury thermometer, he called "zero degrees" the lowest temperature he was able to attain with a mixture of ice and salt. For the upper point of his scale, he used 96°, which he measured as normal human body temperature (we know it to be 98.6° today because of more accurate thermometers).

Did you know?

The training of an anesthesiologist typically requires four years of college, 4 years of medical school, 1 year of internship, and 3 years of residency.

Did you know?

Vaccines prevent between 2.5 and 4 million deaths every year.

Did you know?

Multiple experimental evidences have confirmed that at the molecular level, cancer is caused by lesions in cellular DNA.

Did you know?

Critical care patients are twice as likely to receive the wrong medication. Of these errors, 20% are life-threatening, and 42% require additional life-sustaining treatments.

El Niño and areas of high marine primary production around the Galapagos Islands. Noti El Niño and areas of high marine primary production around the Galapagos Islands. Noti
Cushing syndrome. This syndrome includes the symptoms of obesity, moon face, hyperglycemia, and musc Cushing syndrome. This syndrome includes the symptoms of obesity, moon face, hyperglycemia, and musc
In the summer of 1793, a yellow fever epidemic struck Philadelphia, killing nearly 4,000. Tens of th In the summer of 1793, a yellow fever epidemic struck Philadelphia, killing nearly 4,000. Tens of th
Where Professional Psychologists Work Primary employment settings for PhD recipients in psychology. Where Professional Psychologists Work Primary employment settings for PhD recipients in psychology.
High net primary productivity High net primary productivity
Major Somatic Sensory Tracts and Pathways Major Somatic Sensory Tracts and Pathways
Video: Transferring genes into plants Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library