Chapter 1 (Study Group) - Introduction to Lifestyle Medicine

Question 1

With regards to Physician Competencies for Prescribing Lifestyle Medicine, which of the following is incorrect?

A. As part of the Leadership framework, physicians should seek to practice healthy behaviours and create school, work, and home environments that support healthy behaviours
B. As part of Assessment Skills: physicians should be competent in performing a history and physical examination specific to lifestyle related health status, including lifestyle vital signs such as tobacco use, alcohol consumption, diet, physical activity, body mass index, stress level, sleep and emotional well-being.
C. It is advised against to perform all of the above as only BMI, AUDIT-C and physical activity vital sign has been validated
D. Other competencies encompass Management Skills, Knowledge, and Use of Office and Community Support

Answer 1

C generally accepted for screening and monitoring to perform the ones outlined in option B