Primary Care Physician Scope of Practice

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What is a primary role of a social worker in relation to oral health?

Assisting patients with obtaining tangible services (correct)
Developing a safety plan for patients with anxiety disorders
Providing dental treatment
Diagnosing mental health conditions

What is one way a social worker can assist a provider with a patient dealing with a mental health issue?

By providing psychotherapy to the patient (correct)
By assisting the patient with navigating the MassHealth signup process
By helping the patient develop a safety plan
By referring the patient to a specialist

What is a link to oral health in the context of a social worker's scope of practice?

Assisting patients with transportation issues
Determining eligibility for Medicaid
Evaluating patients for joint pain or stiffness
Assisting patients with dental treatment difficulties (correct)

What is a responsibility of a clinical psychologist in relation to mental health care?

Providing continuing and comprehensive mental health care (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is one way a social worker can help a patient with a substance abuse disorder?

By providing counseling and psychotherapy (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a question in the GSDM Medical History related to mental health?

Have you had any mental illness or psychological conditions? (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of a doctor prescribing medications to a patient?

Increased risk of caries (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which healthcare professional can refer individuals with high caries risk to a dentist?

Registered Dietician (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential reason for a doctor to refer a patient to a dentist?

To increase their preventive regimen (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential reason for an optometrist to refer a patient to a dentist?

To address vision problems that interfere with oral hygiene (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a question that a healthcare professional may ask a patient to assess their oral health-related quality of life?

How often do you feel nervous or self-conscious because of problems with your mouth, teeth, or dentures? (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential area of focus for a registered dietician when working with a patient?

Creating a personalized nutrition plan (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the deadline for the Discussion Board #4?

Thursday May 2nd at 11:59pm (D) Signup and view all the answers

How many questions are allocated to the Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change in the Written Final Exam?

10 questions (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the note on the Kudo Board wall for Paul, Muthoni & Dawn/Emmerson?

To express gratitude to the instructors (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which section of the Written Final Exam focuses on the application of behavioral science to ethics and professionalism?

Application based questions linking behavioral science to ethics and professionalism (D) Signup and view all the answers

How many questions are allocated to the Social cognitive theory, the health belief model, and self-determination theory section in the Written Final Exam?

5 questions (C) Signup and view all the answers

What type of care do primary care physicians provide to patients?

Comprehensive, first contact, and continuing care (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible way for primary care physicians to identify oral health problems in their patients?

Through a medical consult (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of nurse practitioners' training?

They have advanced clinical training beyond their initial professional RN preparation (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a commonality between primary care physicians and nurse practitioners in terms of oral health?

Both identify oral health problems in their patients and refer to dentists (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following questions is NOT part of the GSDM Medical History?

Do you have any allergies? (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of primary care physicians' scope of practice?

They are not limited by problem origin (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of Athletic Trainers?

Provide primary care, injury and illness prevention, wellness promotion and education (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of Speech & Language Pathologists in relation to oral health?

They work to prevent oral health problems such as missing teeth that impact the ability to speak (C) Signup and view all the answers

What information from a patient's medical history is relevant to a Pharmacist's scope of practice?

Current medications and allergies (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common link between Athletic Trainers and Speech & Language Pathologists?

Both work to prevent oral health problems (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential role of a Pharmacist in relation to oral health?

Identify drug interactions and educate patients about xerostomia effects (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common theme in the scopes of practice of Athletic Trainers, Speech & Language Pathologists, and Pharmacists?

All provide primary care and promote wellness (B) Signup and view all the answers