During the care conference for a patient who has multiple chronic conditions, the case manager has alluded to the principles of the interface model of disability. What statement is most characteristic of this model?
A) "This patient should be free to plan his care without our interference."
B) "This patient can be empowered and doesn't have to be dependent."
C) "This patient was a very different person before the emergence of these health problems."
D) "This patient's physiological problems are the priority over his psychosocial status."
Ans: B
Feedback:
The interface model focuses on care that is empowering rather than care that promotes dependency. The other listed statements are inconsistent with the principles of the interface model.
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