If a community's perception of needs is adhered to exclusively, actual clinical health problems may go untreated because of which of the following?
A) Funding is limited
B) People are not knowledgeable about many areas of health care
C) There are differences between wants and needs
D) Desires are endless

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People are not knowledgeable about many areas of health care. The solution to this dilemma involves striking a delicate balance between negligence and overzealousness. Although it is unethical to impose one's own perceptions on a community, it is the professional's responsibility to inform people of existing problems and their consequences.

If a Community's Perception of Needs Is Adhered to Exclusively