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iveyjurea · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A patient receiving mental health services complains about having to get a referral from a primary care physician in order to obtain mental health services.

The nurse should explain to the patient that this is a cost control practice used in managed care that is described as: a. gatekeeping.
b. utilization review.
c. case management.
d. preadmission certification.

Question 2

The structures that have been recognized as having the MOST significant role in regulating emotions are in which part of the brain?

a. brain stem
b. cerebellum
c. cortex
d. diencephalon

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

Answer to Question 1

A
Gatekeeping is a process that limits direct access to specialists, hospitals, and expensive procedures. Patients select a primary care provider who manages everyday care and is a gatekeeper for referral to other health care providers.

Answer to Question 2

C
The cortex is recognized as having the most significant role in regulating emotions. There may be a cognitive association, associations related to previous behaviors, or even cognitive misperception.