Question 13

September 9, 2015

Question:

You realize that you never learned much about sexual orientation or about intimate partner violence and that both conditions make you feel personally quite uncomfortable. What should you do? [Select three that apply]

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Answer:

A. Share your discomfort with a trusted colleague or loved one and ask for advice regarding what to do.

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Explanation:

A. CORRECT Health care providers are all human beings, and it is normal and natural to feel uncomfortable when confronted with a situation about which you know little or feel personal discomfort. An important component of both self-care and professionalism is to identify trusted sources of support and to seek support and assistance when this would be helpful.

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B. There is no need to do anything. Since these situations are relatively uncommon, you probably won’t see many other patients like this in the future.

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Explanation:

B. Incorrect Although it is important to avoid destructive self-blame, acknowledging and addressing one's discomfort in certain situations can present profound growth opportunities. In addition, since both non-traditional sexual orientations and abuse in relationships are far from uncommon, the likelihood of encountering one or both situations in future patients (or discovering similar situations in current patients) is actually quite high.

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C. Pursue opportunities for continuing medical education and introspection.

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Explanation:

C. CORRECT Pursuing opportunities for ongoing personal and professional growth is always a good idea.

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D. Identify specific community-based referral resources that serve gay men who might be in abusive situations.

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Explanation:

D. CORRECT Since abuse in relationships is so common, having a list of respected community-based resources "at the ready" is always wise.

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