Which is NOT one of the 8 Ps?

• A. Social Support
• B. Psychological
• C. Principal Diagnosis
• D. Palliative Care

Answer: (A)

The question tests recognizing the specific domains that make up the 8 Ps in this framework. In this context, several items are clearly named as Ps that describe distinct facets of clinical care: Psychological refers to the patient’s mental and emotional state, Principal Diagnosis is the main medical condition driving the plan, and Palliative Care denotes a focus on symptom relief and quality of life. These are examples of the explicit P categories used to structure assessment and care planning.

Social Support, while extremely important to holistic care, isn’t listed as one of those designated P domains. It’s a crucial factor that would be considered within broader elements like partnership, patient-centered planning, or care coordination, rather than as its own P in this framework. So the option that isn’t one of the eight Ps is Social Support.