'It does not matter whether patients understand the medical terms their doctor uses. In order to get better, they just have to do what their doctor tells them.' To what extent do you agree with this statement? Use examples of research you have studied to support your answer.

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2020). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

1. [1] (agree) the patient may use vague terms, e.g. 'it's really bad', and may not use words understood by a practitioner
2. [1] the practitioner may use complex words and the patient may not understand, or need to understand
3. [1] studies have shown that some people prefer a doctor-centred approach
4. [1] (disagree) the patient knows how they feel and knows the type of pain, for example, they are experiencing.
5. [1] the patient needs to ask about their treatment and the practitioner answer any question that may be asked.
6. [1] studies have shown that some people prefer a patient-centred approach