2006-12-22 06:26:45 · 5 answers · asked by crazybrain 1 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
False
"age-specific competencies" means basing competencies on the age of the patient.
ie
a five year old would be competent at self toileting a two year old would not.
a 20 year old would be competent n choosing an appropriate sexual partner, a 12 year old would not.
you would not suggest a 16 year old patient to have the same level of competency as 25 year old patient.
however if a patient is not competent at the same level as their age peers this would be an indicator that something is amiss. It does not mean the patient is mentally ill or unfit, it may mean they have not had the same experiences, guidance or support as their age peers.
2006-12-22 07:54:13 · answer #1 · answered by wollemi_pine_writer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Age Specific Competencies
2016-11-12 21:39:20 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That would be false. "Age specific competencies" has nothing at all to do with treating every patient the same.
2006-12-22 06:34:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
False. The two concepts have nothing to do with each other. "Competencies" means skills and abilities. Patient treatment is based on policy and procedure.
2006-12-22 07:25:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
false
2006-12-22 06:31:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋