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While taking a patient’s medical history, Susan asks about his social history. She asks whether he drinks alcohol. The patient immediately becomes defensive and accuses Susan of getting too personal about his affairs.

a. How might Susan explain her reasons for asking these questions? What options are available if the patient refuses to discuss his social history with Susan?

b. Could this opposition to questions about the social history raise suspicion in Susan’s mind? What might she suspect?

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Explanation:

a: explain that its simply for the records and not to judge or conifine him in anyway.

b: yes, she may suspect him to be a acoholic of somekind

It should be noted that Susan can explain to the patient that his social history is relevant to the case as it can be used to aid the treatment.  

The opposition to questions about the social history can not raise suspicion in Susan’s mind. By not providing his social history, the patient will not raise suspicion in the mind of Susan as some people as just defensive in their privacy.

It is Susan's responsibility because the doctor has very little amount of time. To answer the patient’s question, it is vital to tell the patient the reason behind the formality and why the doctor cannot do it.

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