Question

Which of the Health-Care Professional - Patient relationship models discussed in this course is reflected in the following passage: "Although there were actually several options available to my patient, I decided right away that the best one would be procedure X. I didn't want to confuse them or worry them about all kinds of details, so I just explained how X was the only option and that we should go ahead with that."

A. Paternalistic
B. Informed consent
C. Shared decision-making
D. Autonomy

Answer 1

The relationship model exemplified by the passage is the Paternalistic model, where the provider decides without patient involvement, which contradicts the Principle of autonomy.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Health-Care Professional - Patient relationship model reflected in the passage is the Paternalistic model. In this model, the health-care provider makes decisions for the patient, believing that they know what's best for them without necessarily involving the patient in the decision-making process. The provider in the passage chose a procedure without discussing the other available options, aiming to protect the patient from the stress of decision-making. This approach contrasts sharply with the Principle of autonomy, which advocates for informed consent and the patient's right to self-determination in their own health care.