A patient with a foot fracture is having trouble using crutches. Which resource should a medical assistant refer them to for assistance?

Referring a patient to home health services is appropriate in this situation because these services can provide personalized support and assistance in the home environment, particularly for patients recovering from injuries like a foot fracture. Home health aides can help with mobility, including the proper use of crutches, ensuring that the patient is safe while moving around their home. They can also assist with activities of daily living that may be challenging during the recovery period, such as bathing and dressing.

While physical therapy can also address issues related to mobility and recovery from a fracture, it is typically focused on rehabilitation exercises rather than direct assistance with crutches in a home setting. Occupational therapy focuses on helping individuals perform daily tasks more effectively, which can be helpful, but home health services provide more direct assistance with mobility in the immediate context of the patient's home. Meals on Wheels, on the other hand, is a service designed to deliver meals to those who have difficulty preparing food, which does not address the mobility challenges the patient faces with crutches.