Which of these services is more likely to be provided by a geriatric social worker rather than a gerontological social worker?

A. helping clients choose the best Medicare Part D plan
B. reinterpreting for clients the diagnoses and prescriptions they get from geriatricians and pharmacists
C. making referrals to adult protective services in the case of elder abuse
D. telling families about adult day-care services and referring them to agencies that provide such services


Answer: B

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