Question 1

Although women contact their physicians more frequently (on average) than do men, this is due
to the increased visits necessitated by pregnancy and childbirth.Taking pregnancy into account, the
utilization rates of medical services are the same for the sexes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Discuss how a person's ideas about illness influence seeking medical care.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Discuss how a person's ideas about illness...

Question 3

Research on patient memory as related to their interactions with practitioners shows

Accepted Answer

A) intelligent patients remember more than less intelligent ones. 
B) older patients remember less than younger ones. 
C) patients remember what they're told first. 
D) patients remember most of what their doctors say.

Question 4

Larry finally decides to go to the doctor about his persistent cough after about 2 weeks of steady prodding and encouragement by his wife and daughter. His treatment has likely been triggered by

Accepted Answer

A) sanctioning. 
B) interpersonal crisis. 
C) perceived interference. 
D) final incentives

Exam 9: Using Health Services

Although women contact their physicians more frequently (on average) than do men, this is due to the increased visits necessitated by pregnancy and childbirth.Taking pregnancy into account, the utilization rates of medical services are the same for the sexes.

Discuss how a person's ideas about illness influence seeking medical care.

Research on patient memory as related to their interactions with practitioners shows

Larry finally decides to go to the doctor about his persistent cough after about 2 weeks of steady prodding and encouragement by his wife and daughter. His treatment has likely been triggered by