The Institute of Medicine (IOM) Stated in Their Report, the Future

question 8

Multiple Choice

The Institute of Medicine (IOM) stated in their report, The Future of the Public's Health, that there are three core functions that society carries out to collectively support the optimum conditions for public health. Which one of the following is not one of these functions?

• A)Prevention
• B)Assessment
• C)Policy development
• D)Assurance

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Definitions:

Antipsychotic Medication

A class of drugs used to manage psychosis, including disorders such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, by altering brain chemistry.

Acutely Psychotic

A state characterized by a sudden and severe break from reality, marked by hallucinations, delusions, or disordered thinking.

Medical Director

A senior physician in charge of the clinical direction and quality of care in a healthcare facility or organization.

Duty of Care

A legal or ethical obligation to ensure the safety or well-being of others, often applied in situations where an individual’s actions could harm others.