Assignment task:
Question 1: Examine the role of environmental sanitation in geriatric and palliative care settings. How do medical assistants in Malaysia implement these practices to enhance patient care? Discuss the impact of these practices on patient outcomes and the prevention of infections, considering both physical and psychological aspects.
Question 2: Assess the importance of nutritional services in the rehabilitation of geriatric and palliative care patients in Malaysia. What role do medical assistants play in assessing and meeting the nutritional needs of these patients? Explore the challenges faced and the strategies employed to ensure effective nutritional support.
Question 3: Discuss the significance of advanced care planning in palliative care from the perspective of a medical assistant in Malaysia. Evaluate the processes involved in creating and implementing advanced directives, and consider the ethical challenges that may arise. How do these directives influence patient care and family interactions in end-of-life scenarios?