Which of the following are considered core functions of a case manager? (Select all that apply.)
a. Assessment and diagnosis of client needs
b. Planning and facilitation of client care needs
c. Giving direct client care as needed
d. Advocating for the client
e. Obtaining needed resources and funding for the client
f.
Submitting appropriate forms to involved agencies for the client
ANS: A, B, D
There is a consensus in the literature that there are four core functions that delineate case management: assessment, planning, facilitation, and advocacy.
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