Who might the stakeholders be for an action research study on improving consumer direction/decision-making for older people who access community-based services?
What will be an ideal response?
ANSWERS Stakeholders would likely include older people currently receiving or waiting to receive community services, spouses/ carers/family members, service providers, funders, representatives from key relevant consumer groups such as Alzheimer's Australia and Carers support groups, general practitioners, referring or consumer assessment organisations such Aged Care Assessment Teams, and respite care organisations.
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a. patient care plan. b. individualized approach. c. psychologically approved approach. d. physician-approved approach.
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a. Administer over 2 minutes. b. Administer with 0.9% normal saline intravenous. c. Contact the physician. d. Assess cardiac rhythm.
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A. "Do you use condoms?" B. "Are you sexually active?" C. "Do you practice unprotected anal intercourse?" D. "Do you use any drugs or alcohol?" E. "Do you do any heavy lifting?"