Post wk 11 mini lecture (Multidisciplinary roles and referral processes) quiz

1) The World health organisation define referral as a process in which a health worker at a one level of the health system, having insufficient resources (drugs, equipment, skills) to manage a clinical condition, seeks the assistance of a better or differently resourced facility at the same or higher level to assist in, or take over the management of, the client’s case.

2) Which of the following statements are reasons you that may lead you to refer to another health professional:

3) A patient requiring adaptive equipment provision could be referred to a:

4) You may decide to refer to an OT if a client required:

5) A speech pathologist can assist patients with speech difficulties as well as swallowing difficulties.

6) Your client is experiencing ingrown toenails and coughs a lot when drinking their coffee. Who could you refer them to? *Can select more than one

7) Your patient reports difficulty coping emotionally, has a history of depression and has recently lost 10kg despite not changing their diet or exercise regime. Who could they be referred to? *Can choose more than 1 answer

8) A social worker can assist in case management, connecting clients with services as well as provide counselling?

9) Your client is an overweight diabetic, they are keen to lose some weight and improve their overall health and wellbeing. Who could you refer them to to assist with their care? *Can choose more than one answer

10) Important information to include in a referral form include: *can choose more than one answer