One of the Most Important Actions for an Occupational Therapy

question 8

Multiple Choice

One of the most important actions for an occupational therapy practitioner to do during the initial meeting with a stakeholder of an organization that currently doesn't have occupational therapy services is to _________________.

• A) Be clear from the beginning about what occupational therapy can offer
• B) Engage in active listening
• C) Share what he or she knows about the organization and community
• D) Provide an overview of occupational therapy services within other settings

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Definitions:

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