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What is the primary focus of a geriatric health care team?

Providing care for chronic illnesses
Managing age-related changes
Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams
Ensuring comprehensive assessment and care for the elderly (correct)

Which of the following is a key responsibility of gerontologists?

Providing comprehensive care for the elderly
Ensuring safe transitions between care settings
Educating other health professionals about aging (correct)
Specializing in the field of aging

What is the purpose of an interdisciplinary team in geriatric care?

To ensure safe transitions between care settings
To provide care for each problem (correct)
To duplicate care for the elderly
To focus on gerontology

What do geriatric health care teams aim to prevent?

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What is the role of a geriatrician?

<p>Providing comprehensive care for the elderly (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Geriatric health care team focus

Comprehensive assessment and care for the elderly

Gerontologist's key responsibility

Educating other healthcare professionals about aging

Interdisciplinary team purpose

Providing coordinated and holistic care

Geriatric care prevention goal

Avoiding duplicate care

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Geriatrician's role

Comprehensive care for older adults