Multidisciplinary team approaches have been in practice for a decade or more in some practice settings. Provide an example of a setting that includes more than three professions and how the team collaborates in delivering services.
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: Hospice care has a history of serving all populations at end-of-life stages. This includes those groups without insurance coverage as well as those individuals who have “living wills” on record with their medical team. Generally, there is a range of medical staff, social workers as designated care managers, and spiritual counselors or clerics available to meet the needs of the individual preparing to transition to death. Collectively, this team addresses all issues, concerns, and future plans with the caregivers or family members to ensure that the primary client/patient is at peace with the process.
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Open questions help clients explore and clarify their concerns
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The major tranquilizers:
a. produce a permanent cure for psychotic reactions. b. are used mainly to treat depression. c. help control the symptoms of psychosis. d. have no harmful side effects.
A mother states that her 12-year-old son is now able to stay home alone because he is aware of dangers, meets his basic needs, and problem-solves when needed. This child has reached which stage of cognitive development?
A. Sensorimotor B. Formal operations C. Concrete operations D. Preoperational
Which statement is true?
a. Although facial expressions of emotion may not be culture bound, the client's culture determines how and when facial expressions of emotions occur. b. Because facial expressions of emotion may not be culture bound, client facial responses to feeling reflections will be largely similar regardless of culture. c. There is evidence that facial expressions of emotion are culture bound, so the client's culture will determine how and when facial expressions of emotions occur. d. There is evidence that facial expressions of emotion are culture bound, but how and when facial expressions of emotion occur is largely universal.Chapter 6