You are surprised by the attitude of the laboratory manager where you work. He calls himself "old school" and says such things as "Patients can't handle the truth" and "It's up to medical professionals to decide what is best for patients." His attitude is an example of:
A) Consumerism
B) Spiritualism
C) Victimization
D) Paternalism

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Paternalism casts care providers largely as parents who make decisions and patients as children who do what they say.

You Are Surprised by the Attitude of the Laboratory Manager