2- A 35- year- old single lady came to the clinic with continuous vaginal bleeding for
one month. She was terrified from having cancer uterus as she was not yet married. She went
to the gynecologist who suggested a hysterectomy as soon as possible. When she started to
negotiate for other alternatives of management, the doctor replied that he is the specialist
and he is choosing the best for her and otherwise she might lose her life.

a) Based on medical psychology principles; what type of doctor- patient relationship is adopted by
this gynecologist? (2marks)
b) What is your opinion concerning this type of doctor patient relationship? Is there any kind you
prefer in communicating with the patient? (4marks)
c) How would you deliver bad news to the patient? (4marks)