Chapter 4 - The Role of Physician Health and the Physician's Personal Health

Question 1

All of the following are correct, except:
A. Non-smoking physicians were more likely to emphasise the risks of smoking.
B. Female internists’ personal health practices for physical activity were associated with positively counselling patients about exercise and smoking.
C. Female physicians who consumed a vegetarian diet were more likely to counsel on weight loss and nutrition.
D. Doctors who exercise were more likely to counsel patients on exercise than those who don’t.

Answer 1

Correct answer = B

Exercise and alcohol use, not exercise and smoking (p100)

Question 2

All of the following are good examples of creating a wellness culture in a workplace, except:
A. Replace biscuits and cakes in the tearoom with healthy snacks, such as nuts and fruit.
B. Replace sitting desks with standing desks, particularly for those who spend most of the day sitting in front of a computer.
C. Start up a walking group at lunch time and go for a 15 minute walk with others.
D. Encourage staff to exercise their autonomy on what they would like to eat at work functions.

Answer 2

Correct answer = D (p100)