Question 9 • Introduction to Health Science - EL3601 B
After speaking with Laurence, a patient, two doctors determine two possible treatments for his condition, but they disagree about which would likely be the most effective. Each treatment can be started and stopped quickly without leaving side effects. Which is the best way for the doctors to resolve their conflicting opinions?
Answer
A
Administer both medications to the patient at the same time and note any side effects.
B
Ask the insurance company to decide which treatment to administer to the patient first.
C
Administer one treatment until it no longer feels effective and then administer the other.
D
Decide on a balanced timeframe for each treatment and note which is more effective.
Explanation
Because either treatment can be started and stopped quickly without lasting side effects, the doctors can compare them in the same patient over planned time periods. They should agree on a balanced timeframe for each treatment and track which works better, rather than using both at once or waiting until one stops working. This is a controlled comparison of the two treatments.
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