Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum, review Chapters 8, 9, and 10 of your course textb ...

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Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum, review Chapters 8, 9, and 10 of your course textbook, Health Psychology: Well-Being in a Diverse World (5th ed.). The article Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: A Review of the Neurobehavioral Deficits Associated With Prenatal Alcohol Exposure Links to an external site.. The article Ethical and Medicolegal Aspects in the Management of Neurosurgical Emergencies Among Jehovah’s Witnesses: Clinical Implications and Review Links to an external site.. The article What’s in an Identity Label? Correlates of Sociodemographics, Psychosocial Characteristics, and Sexual Behavior Among African American Men Who Have Sex With Men Links to an external site.. The article Reduced MC4R Signaling Alters Nociceptive Thresholds Associated With Red Hair Links to an external site.. The Beyond the Textbook: Real-Life Patient Encounters Links to an external site. interactive. Students are tasked with selecting one case study to evaluate for the discussion and will need to address the general discussion questions as well as specific questions relevant to the selected case study. General Questions for Discussion What are the main concerns and controversies that arise during patient–practitioner interactions? What kind of supportive health approaches could be used to support a person facing a specific health challenge that would respectfully address relevant cultural or social beliefs or practices?? Case Studies Select one of the following case studies: A person who smokes cigarettes and drinks alcohol regularly discovers they are pregnant. Are there issues related to critical periods of development? Please explain. What are the risks associated with ethanol use while pregnant? What are the risks with nicotine use while pregnant? Associated article: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: A Review of the Neurobehavioral Deficits Associated with Prenatal Alcohol Exposure Links to an external site.. A doctor has a patient who does not want to undergo treatment for a treatable but otherwise terminal disease. What are the possible reasons for refusing treatment? Is it appropriate to push for medical treatment regardless of these reasons? What kind of alternatives can be offered? Associated article: Ethical and Medicolegal Aspects in the Management of Neurosurgical Emergencies Among Jehovah’s Witnesses: Clinical Implications and Review Links to an external site.. An Afro-Caribbean man tests HIV positive a few months after having sex with another male. He does not identify as gay. What is the most sensitive manner for a provider to approach this patient? Are there cultural issues that might apply? Associated article: What’s in an Identity Label? Correlates of Sociodemographics, Psychosocial Characteristics, and Sexual Behavior Among African American Men Who Have Sex With Men Links to an external site.. A man with red hair and tattoos complains of “back pain after a work accident” and requests a pain killer such as oxycodone or Vicodin. What factors influence your assessment of the patient’s pain? How can we determine when a patient is truly in pain versus one engaged in “drug seeking” behavior? Associated article: Reduced MC4R Signaling Alters Nociceptive Thresholds Associated With Red Hair Links to an external site..