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Medb 231:Behavioral Sciences And Ethics Question Paper

Medb 231:Behavioral Sciences And Ethics 

Course:Clinical Medicine

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2013



Behavioral sciences and ethics b(MEDB 231) 2nd trimester 2013

KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY

DEPARTMENT OF MICROBIOLOGY & PARASITOLOGY

MEDB: 231

TITLE: BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES AND ETHICS

SUPPLEMENTARY EXAM


Instructions:

Answer question one and any other two questions.

Question One

Discuss why physicians must study behavioral sciences and ethics.

(10 marks)

Explain why physicians must study human developmental processes and theories of learning and motivation.

(10 marks)

Question Two

Discuss five factors that influence personality development.

(10 marks)

Explain how physical environments can influence the health and personality of an individual.

Question Three

Discuss how media contributes negatively or positively to health and wellness.

(10 marks)

Explain how social class and gender issues contribute to health and medical challenges.

Question Four

Explain how the following social behaviors may lead to disease occurrence.

Smoking – sexual activities – alcohol and drugs.

(10 marks)

Sexual activities
Alcohol and drugs

Discuss factors that lead individuals into unhealthy, risky health practices.

(10 marks)

Question Five

Discuss the meanings of ethics and professionalism in medical practice.

(10 marks)

Explain why medical research must adhere to ethical codes of medical practice.

(10 marks)

Question Six

Discuss the following ethical principles in medical practice;
Informed consent
Confidentiality
Beneficence

Non maleficance

(10 marks)

Explain giving one example, how ethical and professional practices can be upheld in medical practice and institutions.

(10 marks)






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