According to symbolic interactionists, the communication problem in medicine might be solved by

a. increasing the number of family practice doctors because they focus on patient care.
b. encouraging medical students to become highly specialized so that they can provide more details for patients regarding their illness and the medical procedures they will experience.
c. viewing health care as a right, and encouraging people to seek alternative medical treatments.
d. considering race, class, and gender.


Answer: a. increasing the number of family practice doctors because they focus on patient care.

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