Assignment- answer and explanation Medical Science: History and Practice

Dr. Johnson has just seen56-year-old Patrick Ghastin. Mr. Ghastin has been experiencing severe headaches and neck pain over the past three months. Dr.Johnson, a doctor of osteopathicmedicine, suspects that Mr. Ghastin might have a misalignment of his spinalcolumn, which could be causing the headaches and neck pain. Dr. Johnson has informed Mr. Ghastin that he would like to refer him to a chiropractor. At the end of thevisit, Dr. Johnson says goodbye to Mr. Ghastin and informs him that hisassistant, Priysha, will be in to go over his paperwork before he leaves.

As Priysha begins to review thedoctor's orders with Mr.Ghastin, heinterjects, "What is achiropractor, anyway?I've heard that theyaren't realdoctors." With achuckle, Priyshareplies,

"I have no idea what a chiropractor actuallydoes; your guess is as good asmine."

Mr. Ghastin is less than impressed withPriysha's response. "Well, Idon't plan on going to see any chiropractor.I'll just try taking more of my pain medications. That will probablyhelp." Priyshareplies,

"It is up toyou, Mr. Ghastin. Just be sure to let us know how you arefeeling."

1. Review the second boldface statement. WasPriysha's final response to Mr. Ghastinappropriate?
2. Review the first boldface statement. WasPriysha's response appropriate for explaining the type of practice that is typically provided by achiropractor?