Psychology 2036A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Splenomegaly, Mental Disorder, Baby Talk

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2036A/B
• Professor: Yves Bureau

Document Summary

Lynn visits physician for stomach, hasn"t been sleeping well and blemishes. Physician dismisses butter ies because lynn downplayed stomach pain. Doctor just gives ointment for face but stomach pain is never discussed. Alexander goes to emerg for getting cut on forehead. Doctor calms him down during stitches and tells parents how to care for stitches and answers all their questions. Active- passive model- situation in which patients are unable to participate in their care or to make discussions because of their medical condition. Guidance- cooperation model- communication in which the patient seeks advice form the physical and answers the questions that are asked, but the physician is responsible for determining the diagnosis and treatment. Followed by a person who has an infection or a sprain. Henry was told to take pills didn"t want to question physician- forgot pills he didn"t feel sick but had hypertension which is silent killer.