Answer:
Question 3: All of the above
Question 4:The patient may have multiple medical problems
Question 5: True
Question 6: They make decisions by team consensus.
Question 7: enhance the quality of life
Question 8: has been around since the 1940s
Question 9: they should have a plan in place of how to handle conflict within the team
Question 10: all of the above
Explanation:
Question3: Due to the age category of geriatric patients all of the above are important considerations in ensuring optimal patient care, staying informed as a health practitioner and preserving patient dignity.
Question 4: Due to the age category of geriatric patients it is very likely that these patients suffer from multiple medical conditions. You must consider all aspects of care in order properly address the urgent need whilst ensuring that any other comorbidities are not exacerbated.
Question 5: Including the patient and caregivers from the beginning allows for free flow in information between the health practitioners, the patient and caregivers. This is both legally and medically necessary and ensures that there is an ease of care in cases where patients/caregivers are anxious about their progress.
Question 6: Team consensus based decisions is a medical necessity as the expertise and knowledge of all members within the geriatric team is considered prior to making important decisions about patient care.
Question 7: Geriatric patients often have incurable illnesses, complex medical histories and long lists of ailments that are simply due to old age that cannot be reversed. In this case, ensuring that the quality of life of the patient is enhanced becomes the major priority of the geriatric team.
Question 8: The idea of interdisciplinary teams originated during World War II which took place during years 1939-1940. Thus it's been around since the 1940s.
Question 9: Having a plan in place to handle conflict within a team ensures that conflicts are resolved much quicker and more effectively than than when one person is solely responsible for conflict resolution and improves the flow of information amoungst all team members. This is critical, as prior communication amoungst the entire team due to a preset plan of action that every member is aware of ensures that the conflict is resolved via the inclusion of all members affected by said conflict.
Question 10: Appointing a team member that can serve as a point of contact for the team offers all of the listed benefits.
