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?

    <p>Providing continuing and comprehensive mental health care</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>By providing counseling and psychotherapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Have you had any mental illness or psychological conditions?</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Increased risk of caries</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Registered Dietician</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To increase their preventive regimen</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To address vision problems that interfere with oral hygiene</p> 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?

    <p>How often do you feel nervous or self-conscious because of problems with your mouth, teeth, or dentures?</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Creating a personalized nutrition plan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the deadline for the Discussion Board #4?

    <p>Thursday May 2nd at 11:59pm</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>10 questions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To express gratitude to the instructors</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Application based questions linking behavioral science to ethics and professionalism</p> 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?

    <p>5 questions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Comprehensive, first contact, and continuing care</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Through a medical consult</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of nurse practitioners' training?

    <p>They have advanced clinical training beyond their initial professional RN preparation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Both identify oral health problems in their patients and refer to dentists</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Do you have any allergies?</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>They are not limited by problem origin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary responsibility of Athletic Trainers?

    <p>Provide primary care, injury and illness prevention, wellness promotion and education</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>They work to prevent oral health problems such as missing teeth that impact the ability to speak</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Current medications and allergies</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Both work to prevent oral health problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Identify drug interactions and educate patients about xerostomia effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>All provide primary care and promote wellness</p> Signup and view all the answers

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