Chemical Sensitivity

Question 1

What are difficult patients?

Answer 1

1. Hard to treat
2. Thrive on chaos
3. Unreasonable expectations
4. Do not trust doctor
5. Lack motivation/hope
6. Needy/demanding
7. Unwilling to be accountable for actions

Question 2

What are “notchers”?

Answer 2

Individuals who do not want to be helped or cured, but seek affirmation that they and their illness are so special/complex that no one can help

Question 3

What is a complicated patient?

Answer 3

An individual that is difficult to treat, but are motivated, respectful, ad willing to accept help

Question 4

Although some degree of chemical sensitivity reportedly now occurs in up to 1 in 5 primary care patients presenting with diverse symptoms, this condition is rarely recognized by clinicians. (genius, 2013)

Answer 4

True

Question 5

What are some of the qualitities Dr. Nathan uses to identify patients he can work with?

Answer 5

1. Positive, respectful attitude

2. Motivated and hopeful

Question 6

What is the “nocebo” effect?

Answer 6

A negative response to an inert substance

Question 7

According to episode 1 of Afflicted, EAIs can bring together and rip apart families

Answer 7

True

Question 8

What does Carmen suffer from in Afflicted?

Answer 8

electromagnetic hypersensitivity

Question 9

What does Jamison suffer from in Afflicted?

Answer 9

Myalgia encephalomyelitis (ME) or chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)

Question 10

What does Bekah suffer from in Afflicted?

Answer 10

chronic mold sensitivity