People with middle and upper socioeconomic status tend to be more ________________ and active participants in the physician-patient encounter.

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People with middle and upper socioeconomic status tend to view healthcare as a consumer good and therefore may be more invested in the quality of care they receive. As a result, they may be more likely to ask questions and engage in shared decision-making with their physicians. This does not necessarily equate to being aggressive or disease-focused, although they may still have these tendencies.

People with Middle and Upper Socioeconomic Status Tend to Be