Patient-Centered Endocrinology Quiz

Shared decision-making in patient-centered endocrinology involves:

• The doctor making all decisions about the patient's care

• The patient making all decisions about their care

• The doctor and patient working together to make decisions

• The doctor providing information and the patient making decisions

Empathy in patient-centered endocrinology is:

• Understanding and sharing the patient's feelings

• Feeling sorry for the patient

• Giving advice to the patient

• Asking the patient to understand the doctor's point of view

Holistic care in endocrinology considers:

• Only the patient's physical health

• The patient's physical, mental, social, and spiritual needs

• The patient's family history

• The patient's financial situation

Patient-centered communication involves:

• Using medical jargon to explain things

• Asking closed-ended questions

• Listening actively to the patient

• Interrupting the patient

Cultural competence in endocrinology is:

• Being aware of and respectful of different cultures

• Ignoring cultural differences

• Assuming all patients are the same

• Making stereotypes about different cultures

Patient empowerment in endocrinology is:

• Keeping patients uninformed

• Helping patients take control of their health

• Making decisions for patients

• Ignoring patients' concerns

Self-management in endocrinology is:

• Relying solely on healthcare providers

• Patients taking responsibility for their own care

• Avoiding seeking medical advice

• Ignoring symptoms

Accessibility in endocrinology means:

• Making healthcare difficult to access

• Providing care only during office hours

• Making care easy to access

• Limiting care to certain populations

Accountability in endocrinology is:

• Avoiding taking responsibility for mistakes

• Blaming patients for their health problems

• Taking responsibility for actions and outcomes

• Ignoring feedback

Continuity of care in endocrinology is:

• Providing fragmented care

• Ensuring consistent care over time

• Referring patients to different providers

• Limiting follow-up appointments