Case management is an important concept in both inpatient and community settings. Which of the following would not be a role of the case manager?
A) Buying groceries
B) Prescribing a psychotropic medication
C) Accessing needed psychiatric services
D) Managing money
B
Feedback: Case managers do not have prescriptive authority. Case managers work with clients on a broad range of issues, including buying groceries, accessing needed psychiatric services, and managing money.
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