Which are examples of knowledge domains used in case management?
a. Legal issues, malpractice recognition, and community involvement
b. Teaching, counseling, and education skills
c. Advocacy, political campaigning and leg-islative change
d. Grant application, bargaining contracts, and securing funding
ANS: B
Teaching, counseling, and education skills are an important part of case management in addition to program evaluation and research. The other domains listed are not used in case management.
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