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Which of the following is a key goal of an interdisciplinary team in geriatric care?
Which of the following is a key goal of an interdisciplinary team in geriatric care?
- Ensuring patients receive care from multiple practitioners simultaneously
- Focusing only on physical health
- Preventing duplication of care (correct)
- Providing care exclusively in hospital settings
What is the role of gerontologists in the field of aging?
What is the role of gerontologists in the field of aging?
- Providing primary care to the elderly
- Specializing in chronic illness management
- Coordinating care transitions
- Educating other health professionals (correct)
Why is a comprehensive collaborative approach important in geriatric care?
Why is a comprehensive collaborative approach important in geriatric care?
- To address the impact of chronic illness and changes in function and cognition (correct)
- To focus exclusively on physical health
- To ensure patients receive care from a single practitioner
- To minimize the need for health care services
What is the main focus of a geriatric health team?
What is the main focus of a geriatric health team?
What is the primary responsibility of an interdisciplinary team in geriatric care?
What is the primary responsibility of an interdisciplinary team in geriatric care?
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Geriatric care goal
Geriatric care goal
Preventing unnecessary repetition of services (like tests or treatments).
Gerontologist role
Gerontologist role
Educating other healthcare staff about aging.
Comprehensive geriatric care
Comprehensive geriatric care
Crucial to handle illnesses and changes in body and mind.
Geriatric health team focus
Geriatric health team focus
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Interdisciplinary team duty
Interdisciplinary team duty
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