A social worker in a primary care office meets with a patient who has multiple health issues. This is the patient's first meeting with the primary care physician, but the patient has an established relationship with a neurologist and a cardiologist. In order to assist with coordinating this patient's care, the social worker will provide __________________ to help negotiate the transaction of healthcare resources of the various providers.

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Boundary spanning is the correct answer because it involves navigating and coordinating the resources and information across different domains or boundaries, such as different healthcare providers in this case, to ensure cohesive care for the patient.

A Social Worker in a Primary Care Office Meets with a Patient