Asked by Ritwika Petluri on Jun 22, 2024
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US physicians:
A) are well-trained in pain management.
B) are especially likely to undertreat chronic pain among minorities.
C) are especially likely to prescribe pain medication to women.
D) do not allow drug trafficking laws to influence how they treat chronic pain.
E) are typically unconcerned about the risk of addiction when treating chronic pain.
US Physicians
Medical doctors licensed to practice medicine in the United States, encompassing various specialties and areas of medicine.
Chronic Pain
Persistent pain that lasts weeks to years, beyond the typical recovery period, often requiring complex management strategies.
Undertreat
The insufficient or inadequate treatment of a condition, often resulting in the persistence or worsening of symptoms and the condition's prognosis.
- Assess the role of social perceptions in defining illness and the ramifications of enduring illnesses on individuals’ existence.
- Explore the differing impacts of disability and illness on males and females.
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RG
Rubina GrewalJun 24, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Studies have shown that US physicians are more likely to undertreat chronic pain among minorities, compared to white patients. This may be due to unconscious biases or stereotypes about pain tolerance and drug-seeking behavior.
Answer: D
Drug trafficking laws have made some physicians hesitant to prescribe opioids for chronic pain, even when it may be medically necessary. This can lead to undertreatment of pain and unnecessary suffering for patients.
Answer: None of the above
Options A, C, and E are not supported by research or generally accepted in the medical community. US physicians receive training in pain management as part of their medical education, and prescribing decisions should be based on clinical judgment and individual patient needs and risks.
Answer: D
Drug trafficking laws have made some physicians hesitant to prescribe opioids for chronic pain, even when it may be medically necessary. This can lead to undertreatment of pain and unnecessary suffering for patients.
Answer: None of the above
Options A, C, and E are not supported by research or generally accepted in the medical community. US physicians receive training in pain management as part of their medical education, and prescribing decisions should be based on clinical judgment and individual patient needs and risks.
Learning Objectives
- Assess the role of social perceptions in defining illness and the ramifications of enduring illnesses on individuals’ existence.
- Explore the differing impacts of disability and illness on males and females.