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 of these is the best communication style to use when giving the news of the condition to joanna? written spoken

Explanation:

When delivering serious medical news like a cancer diagnosis, a spoken communication style is more appropriate. It allows for immediate emotional support, the ability to answer questions on - the - spot, and to gauge the patient's (and family's) emotional state. A written communication (like a letter) might seem impersonal and lacks the human touch needed in such a sensitive situation.

Answer:

spoken