Question 1

What are the implications of having so much information freely available on the internet?

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Question 2

Describe the errors physicians make in their role as information providers.How does this affect the patient-physician relationship?

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Question 3

Evidence indicates that race concordant doctor-patient interviews

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Studies have shown that race concordant doctor-patient interviews tend to be longer than non-concordant interviews, likely due to increased trust and understanding between the two parties.

Question 4

How can we best assess the quality of health information found on the internet?

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Question 5

Roter and colleagues (1997)used audiotape analysis of the communication patterns of 537 patients.Their analysis revealed 5 distinct communication patterns.List and describe these patterns.

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Question 6

George is an 86- year old man who has been on medication for elevated blood pressure for many years.His physician retired recently and he has just been to a new young physician who he describes as "not very friendly".Although George has not been having symptoms the new physician said that he wanted George's blood pressure to be lower and so increased his medication to two pills twice a day instead of one.What factors will have an impact on whether George will adhere to this new regimen?

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Question 7

Describe the factors which predict adherence to medical treatment.

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Question 8

One of the major effects of internet use is

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Question 9

Which of the following is not a principle for assessing the quality of health-related web sites:

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Attrition is not a principle for assessing the quality of health-related websites. The principles such as Authority, Complementarity, Confidentiality, and Attribution are used to evaluate the credibility and reliability of health information online. Attrition, which refers to the rate at which participants drop out of a study or program, is not relevant to the assessment of website quality.

Question 10

Describe the difference between non-adherence and creative non-adherence and provide an example of each

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Question 11

Johnson and Thornton et al.(2011)found that with respect to levels of social concordance

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Johnson and Thornton et al. found that social concordance may have a cumulative effect on the patient-physician interaction. This means that higher levels of social concordance may lead to more positive patient perceptions of care over time. However, the study did not find a direct correlation between levels of social concordance and patient perceptions of care, as stated in options A, B, and E. The study also did not measure patient affect, making option C incorrect.

Question 12

Your mother has just been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation,a chronic heart condition.You decide to find out more about this condition.Where would you begin your search for information and how can you tell that the information is accurate?

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Question 13

The Johnson and Thornton et al (2011)study is unique because it looked at

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The Johnson and Thornton et al (2011) study looked at social concordance with respect to shared social characteristics. Specifically, they examined whether patients and physicians who shared demographic characteristics (such as age, race/ethnicity, and gender) had better communication and more positive experiences during medical visits.

Question 14

Discuss the seven methods researchers use to measure patient adherence and include the disadvantages of each.

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Question 15

The internet is particularly relevant to health in Canada because

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Canada is the second-largest country in the world and its population is widely distributed across the geographical landscape, with a significant portion living in remote or rural areas. This poses significant challenges for accessing healthcare facilities and personnel. The internet can provide access to health-related information, telemedicine, and remote patient monitoring, helping to bridge the gap between patients and healthcare providers.

Question 16

What is meant by Patient-Physician Concordance and explain the importance of the study of social concordance in the patient-physician interaction,

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Question 17

Discuss the importance of improving patient adherence.

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Question 18

Describe physician behaviours which contribute to faulty communication.

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Question 19

Which of the following is not a health related use of the internet in Canada

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Transcript analysis is not a common health-related use of the internet in Canada. The other options listed (health promotion, health surveys, health information, and support) are all commonly used for health-related purposes online in Canada.

Question 20

Describe patient behaviours which contribute to faulty communication.

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Quiz 4: Health Communication