the forcing of unacceptable or painful ideas, feelings and impulses into the unconscious mind without being aware of it
What is repression?
100
a legal document that allows patients to terminate medical procedures that would sustain their lives if they become unconscious or unable to make further decisions
What is living will?
100
This type of organization provides care to terminally ill patients in the comfort of their own home
What is hospice care?
100
spoken word delivered in a clear manner, delivering the intended message
What is articulation?
200
You need this to release medical information to another party
What is patient authorization?
200
the transfer of emotions about one person to another person
What is displacement?
200
Behavior protects one from reaching a set goal that seems too difficult to complete
What is approach-avoidance?
200
These persons still have the right to privacy matters of treatment even if they are still living with a parent and are covered under the parent's insurance
What is persons who are no longer minors?
200
Unconscious acts we use to help us deal with unpleasant and socially unacceptable circumstances or behaviors
What is defense mechanisms?
300
If the patient has doubts about her condition/treatment, you should
What is advise the patient to seek a second opinion?
300
you use reasoning to avoid confronting emotional conflicts and stressful situations
What is intellectualization?
300
you use talent or an attribute to the fullest to compensate for a realized personal shortcoming
What is compensation?
300
When a patient believes you are pleased with their progress, they are more willing to do what
What is follow future treatments?
300
The reason why giving printed instructions to patients is important
What is patients can sometimes be preoccupied with thoughts while instructions are being given orally?
400
The final choice of accepting and following the outline plan of treatment is always up to this person
What is patient?
400
you deliberately pretend to be sick to avoid dealing with situations that are unpleasant or that cause anxiety
What is malingering?
400
used unconsciously to express socially unacceptable instinctive drives or impulses in approved and acceptable ways
What is sublimation?
400
stress can be related to this condition
What is ill health?
400
sometimes employ only one medical assistant to perform both administrative and clinical duties
What is some private practice physicians?
500
You do this when a patient is not compliant with the prescribed treatment
What is encourage them to get back on track?
500
the refusal to admit or acknowledge something so you do not have to deal with a problem or situation
What is denial?
500
This can be openly discussed during your employee evaluation (two things)
What is advancement and salary?
500
before understanding others, you must first do this
What is understand yourself?
500
These types of companies need patient consent to gain access to information relating to the patient's treatment and diagnosis