Many of the homeless clients who are supposed to receive care for HIV/AIDS miss their appointments at a clinic because it is located in a high-rise building on a university campus
Several of the clients state that the clinic is difficult to find and in an intimidating environment. This demonstrates that which of the following variables influencing outcome achievement is being inadequately addressed?
A) Psychosocial background of clients
B) Developmental stage of clients
C) Ethical and legal considerations
D) Resources
Ans: A
Requiring clients to attend a clinic that is difficult to access, and located in a daunting environment, shows a lack of consideration for clients' psychosocial backgrounds. Resources, development, and ethics are not central to this lapse in care.
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