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The administrative staff has brainstormed for ideas on creating a more collaborative environment in the healthcare agency. Which idea would be the best to develop further?
 
  1. Develop a plan to help members of each profession more completely understand the impact of their own work.
  2. Institute collaborative strategies quietly and in a stealthy manner.
  3. Hold education sessions regarding collaboration for each department.
  4. Emphasize the fact that no one profession has all of the necessary skills to provide all care.

Question 2

On admission, the patient states, My son can make healthcare decisions for me if it is necessary. What does this statement imply?
 
  1. The patient has a living will.
  2. The son has durable power of attorney.
  3. This patient has violated the Patient Self-Determination Act.
  4. The patient wishes a do-not-resuscitate status.



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Answer to Question 1

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Explanation: 1. This idea is focused on an individual profession, not on collaboration among disciplines.
2. It would be better to be very public and upfront about the initiative.
3. This idea focuses on the individual department, not on collaboration.
4. This is the best idea offered. Collaboration requires acceptance that one's own profession does not have all the answers or skills and that it takes many different professions to provide patient-centered care.

Answer to Question 2

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Explanation: 1. In a living will, there is no person appointed to make decisions. The living will is a statement of the patient's wishes in writing.
2. The son is a competent person who has been designated to make healthcare decisions for his parent. This is a durable power of attorney.
3. This act requires that all healthcare providers ask patients about living wills and durable powers of attorney. There is no indication that there is any violation.
4. There is no indication that this is true.



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