Author Question: Which health care setting is most likely to meet the mental health care needs of an urban community? ... (Read 109 times)

ts19998 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Which health care setting is most likely to meet the mental health care needs of an urban community?

a. A physician's office associated with diagnostic testing located near a community shopping center
b. A community mental health clinic with a wide range of multidisciplinary services
c. A hospital emergency room with fast tracking and minimum patient waiting time
d. An inpatient specialty unit located in a large urban hospital

Question 2

Effective programs are essential for families of patients with severe mental illness. Which components should be included to enhance a program's effectiveness?

a. Education and empowerment
b. Political support and education
c. Financial support and a large membership
d. Empowerment and the participation of political figures

chloejackso · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
According to the report from the New Freedom Commission on Mental Health, Achieving the Promise: Transforming Mental Health Care in America (NFCMH, 2003), evidence shows that offering a full range of community-based alternatives is more effective than physician- or hospital-based or emergency-room treatment.

Answer to Question 2

A
Effective programs for families of people with serious mental illnesses focus on empowerment and education.