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Chloe Van Sickle
on Oct 25, 2024
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When a medical assistant working with a terminally ill patient tries to understand how the patient feels about his or her experience without ever going through that type of experience, the medical assistant is showing _________ toward the patient.
A) cultural awareness
B) empathy
C) sympathy
D) kindness
E) comprehension
Cultural Awareness
The understanding and sensitivity to the values, beliefs, practices, and cultural differences of other people.
Empathy
The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person, fostering a deeper emotional connection.
- Recognize the principles of ethics and how they are applied within the healthcare sector.
Verified Answer
BK
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the principles of ethics and how they are applied within the healthcare sector.
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