Core Concepts of Patient Family Care Related

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Why might an immigrant patient be reluctant to participate in DOT?

  • A. Immigrant patients are fearful of medical authority
  • B. The patient may be fearful because of the loss of privacy or cultural misunderstanding
  • C. The patient may have had a similar experience in his/her native country
  • D. The patient may feel that DOT will make the illness worse
Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Privacy loss and cultural differences often deter immigrants from DOT participation.