Question

    Statement: Not too long ago, there was a time when doctors in the world were bestowed upon a divine status but nowr eports of violence against doctors, sometimes leading to grievous hurt or murder, are making headlines across the world.

    Which of the following steps if taken will not solve or minimize the problem of violence against the doctors?

    I) Hospital security should be strengthened and it needs to be properly interlocked with nearby police station 

    II) More health budget spending should be made which would translate to better facilities and increased doctor–patient ratio.

    III) Doctors should avoid communicating with the patients as miscommunication by doctors causes attendants to have unrealistic or too high expectations for patient recovery.

    A Only I and II Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only I Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Only II and III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D All I, II and III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Only III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Doctors should not avoid communicating since they are the best ones who understand the seriousness of the patient’s condition and can explain it to the attendants as well. Instead Doctors should have ampathy and should be very clear what he/she explains so that miscommunication does not take place.

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