You are the case manager who oversees the multidisciplinary care of several patients living with chronic conditions. Two of your patients are living with spina bifida. You recognize that the center of care for these two patients typically exists where?
A) In the hospital
B) In the physician's office
C) In the home
D) In the rehabilitation facility
Ans: C
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The day-to-day management of illness is largely the responsibility of people with chronic disorders and their families. As a result, the home, rather than the hospital, is the center of care in chronic conditions. Hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, clinics, physician's offices, nursing homes, nursing centers, and community agencies are considered adjuncts or back-up services to daily home management.
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