Which health care setting is most likely to meet the mental ...

[ts19998]

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

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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.

[ts19998]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[amit]

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