Question

1. read the following scenario. then, choose the best answer.

joanna had been feeling poorly for weeks. it was hard to define. she would get a stomachache at any time during the day or night, even if she had not eaten. her mother believed that she might have an ulcer or perhaps an irritable bowel. joannas father was of the opinion that it might just be nerves, since joanna had always been high strung and had recently gotten a new boyfriend. finally, joanna went to see the family doctor. he suspected something very different, but he wanted to determine the exact cause. he referred joannas case to a specialist - an internist whose job was to determine the cause of health irregularities. the internist ordered a series of tests, because she, too, suspected an organic problem. joanna stayed in the hospital for two nights and two days while the tests were being run. this morning, the tests confirmed what the internist had feared. joanna had ovarian cancer; specifically, she had two epithelial tumors. the family doctor came to the hospital to meet with joanna and her parents. how will the doctors handle talking to joanna and her parents about this situation?
which type of communication should be used to provide further information about joannas condition to her parents?
a medical book
printed materials specifically designed to educate patients concerning ovarian cancer and its treatment
e - mail
private conversations

Explanation:

When providing information about a patient's serious medical condition like ovarian cancer to the parents, private conversations are the most appropriate. Medical books are too general and not tailored to the specific case. Printed materials can be a supplement but not the main way for initial detailed communication. Email is too impersonal and lacks the ability for immediate interaction and answering of questions. Private conversations allow for a personal, empathetic, and detailed discussion where the doctors can explain the diagnosis, treatment options, etc., and address the parents' concerns in real - time.

Answer:

private conversations