CHAPTER6RELATONSHPS
CHAPTER 6 RELATIONSHIPS
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11.)A48-year-oldpresentstoyourofficeas anewpatientdemanding that you sign a disabilityform so he can continueto collect a disability benefit without working.When you askwhat his disability is, he angrily retorts that his back is hurt ashe slams his disability form down in front of you.You feelyourselfbecoming annoyedbythepatient's threateningbehavior.Which ofthefollowingis themost appropriatecourseofaction?
CASEFor example, a patient with diabetes lives in asmall town with only one endocrinologist.The endocrinologist has a full practice and isnot accepting new patients. The patient hasvery bad diabetes and has a very complexregimen that her family practitioner insists isbeyond the scope of his understanding. Thepatient shows in the office and insists to theoffice manager that she be accepted. Whatshouldbedone?
CASE For example, a patient with diabetes lives in a small town with only one endocrinologist. The endocrinologist has a full practice and is not accepting new patients. The patient has very bad diabetes and has a very complex regimen that her family practitioner insists is beyond the scope of his understanding. The patient shows in the office and insists to the office manager that she be accepted. What should be done?
Gift from patientsa cake at Christmas, a balloon on ourbirthday...not if the patient expects an extra, ordifferent prescription for something, inexchange for the giftGiftsfromindustry
Gifts from industry Gift from patients • a cake at Christmas, a balloon on our birthday. • not if the patient expects an extra, or different prescription for something, in exchange for the gift