In the health promotion model, the focus of the health professional includes:
a. Changing the patient's perceptions of disease.
b. Identifying biomedical model interventions.
c. Identifying negative health acts of the consumer.
d. Helping the consumer choose a healthier lifestyle.
ANS: D
In the health promotion model, the focus of the health professional is on helping the consumer choose a healthier lifestyle.
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