Adam works with cancer patients at County General Hospital. His particular specialty is in enabling the newly diagnosed cancer patients to understand the health disorder and its treatment and to negotiate the difficult emotional and social identity issues associated with the health disorder. He is a(n)

A. health psychologist.
B. occupational therapist.
C. medical social worker.
D. medical psychologist.


Answer: C

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