In the Free flowing Alternative model, which statement best describes its characteristics?

• A. Roles are rigid and assigned to specific caregivers.
• B. Patients are seen across levels of care.
• C. There are fluid roles among caregivers and patients are seen across levels of care with higher emphasis on tertiary services.
• D. Primary care is the only level used.

Answer: (C)

This model is about flexible, collaborative care where roles of caregivers aren’t fixed and patients move through different levels of care as needed. Care teams share responsibilities, and patients are seen across the continuum—from primary to tertiary services—with a greater emphasis on tertiary, more specialized care when required. This combination supports seamless transitions, better coordination, and a patient-centered approach rather than rigid job boundaries or a single level of care.

So, why this choice fits best: it captures both the fluid, interprofessional roles and the cross-level access, plus the focus on higher-level specialty services when appropriate. The other statements don’t fully describe the model—one implies rigidity, another limits care to primary only, and another notes cross-level access without acknowledging the fluid, collaborative roles that characterizes this approach.