Asked by grim

A patient feels that she is being rushed to leave the hospital room because the medical assistant seems more interested in her cell phone. The patient still has several questions about her aftercare but decides not to ask the questions. This is an example of a

physical barrier.

personal barrier.

emotional barrier.

psychological barrier.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
personal barrier.

Explanation: The breakdown is caused by the medical assistant’s personal behavior/attitude (being distracted by a phone and appearing rushed), which prevents effective communication and discourages the patient from asking questions.