Question

When requested to perform an assessment of competence, clinicians: Group of answer choices a.utilize the most recent assessment techniques approved by APLS. only b.use those assessment instruments that the opposing side's experts have used. c.are bound by law to use the same methods of evaluation on everyone they assess. d.generally utilize techniques familiar to them based on their training and experience.

Answer 1

Answer:

D: generally utilize techniques familiar to them based in training and experience

Explanation:

When clinicians are faced with performing an assessment of competence, they are known to generally assess based on the techniques familiar to them and which has become part of them through training and from experience. At that point, they do not so much care about the most recent assessment techniques approved by the APLS, but they would want to assess based on what has been tested and trusted and accepted.

Answer 2

Answer: D.) Generally utilize techniques familiar to them based on training and experience

Explanation: The assessment of Competence in the context above, refers to the evaluation of an individual's well being or capability. The individual's capability is evaluated in relation to his or her to perform or execute certain legal actions.

Clinicians are often charged with making assessment of individuals and their well being using techniques which they are familiar with based on their level of expertise and training. Clinicians are not coerced or mandated to use a certain assessment technique or guideline in determining an individual's Competence.