How does today's healthcare consumerism affect the need for collaboration?

1. Consumers are not interested in how lifestyle affects health.
2. Consumers expect to be involved in decision making.
3. Consumers are hesitant to assume responsibility for their own health.
4. Consumers expect physicians to make decisions for them.


Correct Answer: 2

Today's healthcare consumers have greater knowledge about their health than in previous years, and they are increasingly influencing healthcare delivery. Formerly, people expected a physician to make decisions about their care; today, however, consumers expect to be involved in making these decisions. Consumers have also become aware of how lifestyle affects health, and they are not hesitant to assume responsibility for their own health.

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