Question

Choose the phrase that best completes this sentence: An important benefit of assuring teen patients they will receive confidential services in your care is that they are more likely to?

a. Discuss their medical concerns with their friends.
b. Communicate with their parents about their health problems.
c. Seek treatment when they have a health problem.
d. Encourage their friends and family to take preventive health measures

Answer 1

C. seek treatment. Because they will feel less ashamed or afraid to seek treatment if they know it stays confidential.

Answer 2

C. Seek treatment when they have a health problem.

If teens know that healthcare is confidential and they can put their trust and faith in medical professionals then they are more likely to seek treatment in the future when they have a health problem. This is very important to their wellbeing.